The average train between Carlisle and Didcot takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Didcot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Didcot. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Didcot at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Didcot station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Carlisle to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Didcot train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Carlisle to Didcot train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carlisle and Didcot is 382.4 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Oxford in around 5h 10m.