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Swindon to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Carlisle takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

6h 33m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£131
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
5h 51m
£107–191

Swindon to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 280.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Carlisle via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 51m.

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