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How to get fromCarlisle to Llangollenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Llangollen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4h 12m
    £48–79

  2. Bus, train, line 1 bus, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Parade Street 2bus bus 5
    5h 52m
    £33–56

  3. Drive  162.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Llangollencar car 162.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £41–59

  4. Train, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wrexham Generaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Parade Street 2bus bus 5
    4h 23m
    £36–96

  5. Steam train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train The Dalesman West
    6h 20m

Carlisle to Llangollen by train and bus

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

West Coast Railways operates a train from Carlisle to Chester once a week, and the journey takes 4h 33m.

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