Carlisle to Stafford Trains

Carlisle to Stafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Stafford takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Stafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 2m

£53–92

Carlisle to Stafford train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Stafford. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:44 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 2:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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