What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Reading is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Reading is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Reading RailAir via Northampton Town Centre and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Reading?

The distance between Carlisle and Reading is 292 miles. The road distance is 288.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Carlisle to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Reading bus from?

Carlisle to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Reading train from?

Carlisle to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Reading?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Reading is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Carlisle to Reading bus arrive?

Carlisle to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Carlisle to Reading train arrive?

Carlisle to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Reading is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Carlisle to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Reading?

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Carlisle to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Carlisle to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 4m
£119–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Northampton Town Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 15m
£56–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 42m
£88–166
Drive 287.2 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Readingcar 287.2 mi
5h 4m
£72–104
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 14m
£88–347
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 48m
£133–203
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 4m
£119–331
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 6m
£103–389
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 35m
£127–281
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 17m
£134–264
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 37m
£107–249
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 7m
£85–189

Carlisle to Reading by train

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Distance: 290.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Reading RailAir via Northampton Town Centre, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 15m.

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