Train Reading to Carlisle from £142 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Carlisle takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 290 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 27m

£116–191

Reading to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 41m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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