Swansea to Carlisle Trains

Swansea to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Carlisle takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea to Carlisle. 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 50m
Duration: 324 mi
Distance: £113
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 4m

£85–172

Swansea to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:53 PM → 9:05 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
4:50 PM → 12:05 PM
Arrives next day
19h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:41 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 3:48 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 4:50 PM
6h 18m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 5:53 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:00 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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