Swansea to Carlisle Trains

Swansea to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Carlisle takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. 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 48m
Duration: 324 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 3m

£86–174

Swansea to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swansea and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:39 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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:54 PM → 9:01 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 2:15 AM
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9h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 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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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:52 AM
6h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swansea to Carlisle? 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.

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Swansea to Carlisle train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:54 PM → 9:01 PM

4:57 PM → 2:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM

8:54 AM → 3:00 PM

10:54 AM → 5:03 PM

12:54 PM → 7:04 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM

8:54 AM → 3:00 PM

10:54 AM → 5:03 PM

12:54 PM → 7:04 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM

8:54 AM → 3:00 PM

10:54 AM → 5:03 PM

12:54 PM → 7:04 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:43 AM → 11:56 AM

8:54 AM → 3:00 PM

10:54 AM → 5:03 PM

12:54 PM → 7:04 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:52 AM

8:54 AM → 2:47 PM

10:54 AM → 4:47 PM

12:56 PM → 6:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:41 AM → 2:51 PM

9:30 AM → 3:48 PM

10:32 AM → 4:50 PM

11:31 AM → 5:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

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4:57 PM → 2:15 AM
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