The average train between Didcot and Carlisle takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot to Carlisle. 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 Didcot and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Didcot is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Didcot to Carlisle? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Carlisle station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Didcot to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Didcot to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Didcot to Carlisle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Didcot and Carlisle is 382.4 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Carlisle via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 51m.