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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Carlisle takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 39m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
5h 46m
£103–173

Swindon to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Swindon and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast11h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Carlisle via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 46m.

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