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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlisle and Reading takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 8h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Carlisle to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 9m
Duration
341 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Carlisle to Reading bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Carlisle and Reading. The service departs Carlisle at 11:35 PM at night, which arrives into Reading at 07:47:00. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir8h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressRailAir8h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 340.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 56m.

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