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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Swansea takes 6h 1m 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.

6h 1m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 24m
£84–175

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 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales18h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 57m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 58m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 39m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 45m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 45m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 45m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 45m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Swansea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Swansea via Crewe in around 6h 24m.

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