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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Reading takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 49m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 3m
£119–180

Carlisle to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Reading. 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 Reading at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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 3m.

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