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Tamworth to Appleby by train

First train

06:19

Last train

13:20

Departure station

Tamworth

Arrival station

Appleby

Journey time

From 3h 58m

Distance

138 miles (222 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Tamworth to Appleby in 3 hours 58 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Tamworth to Appleby? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 21 minutes to travel the 138 miles (222 km) from Tamworth to Appleby by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Tamworth to Appleby in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Appleby by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Tamworth to Appleby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Tamworth and Appleby by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Tamworth to Appleby is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Tamworth to Appleby?

No, there are no direct train services from Tamworth to Appleby. Travelling from Tamworth to Appleby by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Tamworth to Appleby leave?

The first train from Tamworth to Appleby leaves at 06:19. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Tamworth to Appleby leave?

The last train from Tamworth to Appleby leaves at 13:20. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Tamworth and Appleby by train?

Trains travelling from Tamworth to Appleby cover a distance of around 138 miles (222 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Tamworth to Appleby

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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