Swansea to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swansea and Carlisle takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. 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 52m
Duration: 324 mi
Distance: £137
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 4m

£100–209

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 5:55 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 9:01 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
4:57 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 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 Friday, August 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 Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:00 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 5:03 PM
6h 9m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:41 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 5:01 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:50 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 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, August 18, 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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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.