What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wales is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Wales. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wales?

The distance between Carlisle and Wales is 280 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Carlisle to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wales train from?

Carlisle to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Where does the Carlisle to Wales train arrive?

Carlisle to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wales is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Carlisle to Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Wales?

Book your Carlisle to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Wales.

Carlisle to Wales - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Wales by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 9m
£69–149
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 35m
£62–149
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cardiffcar 275.7 mi
5h 27m
£70–101
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 24m
£79–185
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 27m
£115–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
5h 5m
£62–186

Carlisle to Wales by train

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 5h 9m.

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