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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Carlisle is to bus which costs £60 - £90 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Carlisle is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Carlisle via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Reading to Carlisle?

The distance between Reading and Carlisle is 292 miles. The road distance is 288.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Reading to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Carlisle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Carlisle train from?

Reading to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Reading to Carlisle is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £90 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Reading to Carlisle bus arrive?

Reading to Carlisle bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Carlisle train arrive?

Reading to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Carlisle is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Reading to Carlisle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Reading to Carlisle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m
£40–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
8h 15m
£63–88
Drive 286.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Carlislecar 286.6 mi
5h 4m
£69–99
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 10m
£94–259
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m
£47–349
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 31m
£99–337
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
5h 14m
£113–365
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 58m
£132–329
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5h 48m
£124–340
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
6h 9m
£107–350
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
6h 18m
£96–246

Reading to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 290.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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