Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trent Trains

Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trent trains

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The average train between Carlisle and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 49m
Duration: 155 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
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Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trent train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:07 PM → 6:47 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
5:11 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:08 PM → 8:48 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:46 PM → 9:47 PM
3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:01 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:48 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Stoke-on-Trent? 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.

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Crewe hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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