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Wrexham to Carlisle trains

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The average train between Wrexham and Carlisle takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Wrexham 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 12m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 2m
£49–82

Wrexham to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Wrexham and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wrexham is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast9h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransport for WalesAvanti West Coast2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wrexham 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.

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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Wrexham General to Carlisle via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 2m.

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