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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

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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 25m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 5m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Stafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Stafford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Stafford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 3m.

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