The average train between Stockport and Carlisle takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockport to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Stockport and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Stockport is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stockport to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Stockport station and arriving at Carlisle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Stockport to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Stockport to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Stockport to Carlisle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stockport and Carlisle is 172.8 km. The road distance is 203 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m.