The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Styal
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Styal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Styal will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 3 trains that leave Carlisle for Styal every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Styal
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Styal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 178 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Styal
Trains from Carlisle to Styal run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 21:32 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Styal trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Styal from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Styal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Styal 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 Styal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Styal
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in station car park.
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