Train Carlisle to Swindon from £130 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Swindon takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Swindon. 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 41m
Duration: 281 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 50m

£109–186

Carlisle to Swindon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Swindon. 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 Swindon at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

2:07 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 8:04 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
4:07 PM → 9:02 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
5:11 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 2:02 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

11:02 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 56m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 6:01 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 7:01 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:03 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:02 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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