Reading to Carlisle Trains

Reading to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Carlisle takes 5h 18m 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 18m
Duration: 290 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 25m

£108–173

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:15 PM → 10:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
9:15 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 45m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
7:14 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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