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How to get fromOswestry to Carlisleby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oswestry to Carlisle by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Unicorn Road Jct to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    4h 35m
    £41–110

  2. Line 2 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 55m
    £50–89

  3. Drive 164.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oswestry to Carlislecar car 164.8 mi
    2h 52m
    £41–58

  4. Steam train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman West
    8h 17m

Oswestry to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

West Coast Railways operates a train from Chester to Carlisle once a week, and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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