Shrewsbury to Carlisle Trains

Shrewsbury to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Carlisle takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. 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 15m
Duration: 173 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 22m

£39–107

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 10:16 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

10:16 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:54 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:54 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:54 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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