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Outbound fromRugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle by train
It takes an average of 4h 7m to travel from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 152 miles (245 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £64 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:25 | |
| Departure station | Rugeley Trent Valley | |
| Arrival station | Carlisle | |
| Journey time | From 2h 29m | |
| Distance | 152 miles (245 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £64 | |
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Taking the train from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle in 2 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 7 minutes to travel the 152 miles (245 km) from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Carlisle. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £64.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Carlisle by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Rugeley Trent Valley to Carlisle
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