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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£152
Average price
£152
Fastest journey
6 h 1 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Carlisle will cost around £152 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £152.
To travel from Swansea to Carlisle you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 370 km
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£87 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:46 Swansea | 7h31 | 11:17 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 04:59 Swansea | 6h01 | 11:00 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 05:43 Swansea | 6h25 | 12:08 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 06:54 Swansea | 6h05 | 12:59 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 07:43 Swansea | 6h18 | 14:01 Carlisle | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Carlisle
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Trains from Swansea to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 370 km distance in 6h 9m.
Distance 370 km |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 9m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 18:47 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, first_great_western from Swansea to Carlisle trainsTransport for Wales, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Carlisle from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea to Carlisle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Carlisle
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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