- Must visit
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Leading city museum and gallery with Roman, Border Reiver, natural history, and art collections in a historic house.
Cheapest price
€65
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Styal to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Styal to Carlisle will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
It's difficult to get from Styal to Carlisle without transferring at least once.










Trains from Styal to Carlisle run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €65 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 9:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
The table below shows live departures for Styal to Carlisle trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 PM Styal | 2h30 | 3:15 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Styal | 2h29 | 4:14 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Styal | 2h28 | 5:13 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Styal | 2h31 | 6:16 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Styal | 2h29 | 7:14 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Styal | 2h31 | 8:16 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:44 PM Styal | 2h31 | 10:15 PM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:48 PM Styal | 7h58 | 6:46 AM Carlisle | 1 transfer | |
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Leading city museum and gallery with Roman, Border Reiver, natural history, and art collections in a historic house.
Major museum inside Carlisle Castle exploring Cumbria's military past, regimental history, and border conflicts.
Hands-on Roman frontier gallery at Tullie House presenting Hadrian's Wall finds and frontier life in Cumbria.
Large central park with historic features, play areas, walks, and frequent events near the city centre.
Popular riverside park with trails, picnic areas, and open green space ideal for walking or relaxing by the Eden.
Attractive riverside walk near the castle and cathedral, offering green views and one of Carlisle's best strolls.
Cumberland Sausage is the area’s signature coiled pork sausage, seasoned with pepper and herbs. It is a protected regional specialty long associated with Cumbria.
A hearty hotpot of lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes, linked to old Cumbrian farm cooking and valued for its simple, filling character.
This traditional Cumbrian soup combines ham broth, split peas and vegetables. It reflects frugal northern cooking and is still a comforting local staple.
Established city-centre restaurant known for polished modern British cooking, tasting menus and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-regarded independent bistro focused on locally sourced British food, steaks and seasonal specials in a casual setting.
Historic traditional pub serving cask ales and classic British dishes in a characterful setting close to Carlisle Castle.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local buses and trains are standard regional prices.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up small cafe bills and taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Styal to Carlisle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Styal to Carlisle trains use the Manchester Airport to Carlisle station pair. Use this guide to compare Styal and Carlisle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Styal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Styal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Styal: Parking.
Available at Styal: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Styal: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access from car park onto Crewe platform and via long sloping path from road overbridge onto Manchester platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Carlisle has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Carlisle.
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
Ticket office support is available at Carlisle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlisle: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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