Stafford to Carlisle by train

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Overview: trains from Stafford to Carlisle

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stafford to Carlisle, 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 05:31 View journey
Last train 21:04 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 238
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey £40.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 31m
Train operators 2

From Stafford to Carlisle by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Stafford to Carlisle by train. With 32 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train tickets between Stafford and Carlisle

The cheapest train tickets from Stafford to Carlisle start at £40.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Stafford to Carlisle is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Stafford to Carlisle departure frequency and train timetable

With 32 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 31 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:31 and the last one is at 21:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:36, with the last one at 18:50.

How long does the train from Stafford to Carlisle take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 10 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 238 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Stafford and Carlisle

Tickets for travel between Stafford and Carlisle can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Stafford to Carlisle travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Carlisle.

FAQs about the train journey from Stafford to Carlisle

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

The train journey from Stafford to Carlisle covers 238 kilometres in total.

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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.