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The average train between Carlisle and Wales takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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.

4h 19m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 2m
£51–92

Carlisle to Wales train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Wales? 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Wales.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Wales, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Kiveton Bridge via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 4h 2m.

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