The average train between Carlisle and Chippenham takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Chippenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Chippenham. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Chippenham at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Chippenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Carlisle to Chippenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Chippenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Carlisle to Chippenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carlisle and Chippenham is 385.8 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Chippenham via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 5h 34m.