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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Congleton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Congleton. 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 11m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
3h 16m
£43–73

Carlisle to Congleton train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 59m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Congleton? 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.

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  • Distance: 146 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 16m.

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