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There are 9 ways to get from Swindon to Carlisle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. 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 45m
    £108–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    10h 50m
    £39–69

  3. Train, bus

    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 bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    8h 29m
    £83–171

  4. Drive  269.4 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Carlislecar car 269.4 mi
    4h 32m
    £67–96

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 36m
    £69–166

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 43m
    £112–387

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 51m
    £95–217

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 26m
    £138–308

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 21m
    £144–418

Swindon to Carlisle by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Carlisle via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 10h 50m.

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