Train Carlisle to Congleton from £62 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Carlisle to Congleton train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:24 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, April 27, 2026

12:33 PM → 3:24 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 4:24 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 5:24 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
3:33 PM → 6:25 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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