The average train between Carlisle and Telford takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Telford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Telford. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Telford at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Telford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Telford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Shrewsbury station via Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Carlisle to Telford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Telford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Telford is 248.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Telford Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury in around 4h 22m.