Carlisle to Tamworth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Tamworth takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Tamworth. 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 17m
Duration: 188 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 16m

£38–114

Carlisle to Tamworth train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:34 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:34 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:07 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:02 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 2:55 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 4:55 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:34 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:34 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Tamworth? 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.