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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Carlisle takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Shrewsbury to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 40m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 5m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesCaledonian Sleeper3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesLumo2h 43m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast7h 20m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury to Carlisle? 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 Shrewsbury to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Carlisle via Crewe in around 3h 22m.

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