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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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Carlisle station via Birmingham New Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Reading to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Reading and Carlisle is 404.2 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 25m.
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