Trains from Carlisle to Stafford

Carlisle to Stafford train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Carlisle (North West England) to Stafford (West Midlands England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

There are 148 miles between Carlisle to Stafford. Travelling by train is normally the fastest solution to go to Stafford from Carlisle, and it’s also a greener option than taking your car or using the plane.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Carlisle to Stafford train tickets

Carlisle - Stafford prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Carlisle to Stafford by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Carlisle to Stafford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Carlisle and Stafford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Stafford to Carlisle and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Carlisle - Stafford train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Carlisle Stafford train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Carlisle to Stafford? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Carlisle Stafford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Carlisle to Stafford (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey