Train Carlisle to Reading from £141 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £141
Average price: Every 2 hours
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5h 1m

£119–187

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 Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:08 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 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, May 18, 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, May 19, 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 Wednesday, May 20, 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

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