Carlisle to Shrewsbury by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Shrewsbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle to Shrewsbury, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:02 View journey
Last train 21:26 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 243
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey CA$102.28 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 54m
Train operators 9

Taking the train from Carlisle to Shrewsbury

Ready to book a trip from Carlisle to Shrewsbury by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Carlisle to Shrewsbury

Getting from Carlisle to Shrewsbury by rail typically costs CA$102.28, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Carlisle to Shrewsbury train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Carlisle to Shrewsbury is at 07:03 and the last is at 21:26. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:02 and the last one is at 21:25. You can expect 31 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 31 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Carlisle to Shrewsbury

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 26 minutes. The total distance travelled is 243 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Carlisle to Shrewsbury trains

Tickets for travel to Shrewsbury along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Carlisle to Shrewsbury

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Carlisle and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Shrewsbury city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Shrewsbury

Want to know more about your journey from Carlisle to Shrewsbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Carlisle and Shrewsbury by train is 243 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.