Carlisle to Wales Trains

Carlisle to Wales trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Wales takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Wales. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 7m

£84–178

Carlisle to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Wales. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Wales at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:10 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

2:54 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2:54 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 8:43 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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