Carlisle to Reading Trains

Carlisle to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Reading takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration: 290 mi
Distance: £127
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 3m

£105–167

Carlisle to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Reading. 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 Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:08 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
11h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 6:12 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 7:39 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:06 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.