Carlisle to Swansea Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Swansea takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Swansea. 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 58m
Duration: 324 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 25m

£97–212

Carlisle to Swansea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Swansea. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Swansea at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:08 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 7:39 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:38 AM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 3:39 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 6:44 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 7:53 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:00 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:40 AM
6h 45m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 5:40 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Swansea? 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.