The average train between Carlisle and Newbury takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Newbury. 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 Newbury. 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 Newbury at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Newbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Newbury. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Newbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Carlisle to Newbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Newbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Carlisle to Newbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carlisle and Newbury is 403.1 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Newbury via Birmingham New Street and Reading in around 5h 44m.