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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£300
Average price
£300
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
379 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Carlisle will cost around £300 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £300.
To travel from Swindon to Carlisle you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Swindon to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swindon 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £131.
Distance: 379 km
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4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:12 Swindon | 4h47 | 12:59 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 09:10 Swindon | 4h51 | 14:01 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 10:11 Swindon | 4h49 | 15:00 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 12:12 Swindon | 4h51 | 17:03 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 13:10 Swindon | 4h53 | 18:03 Carlisle | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Carlisle
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Trains from Swindon to Carlisle run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 17:11. The fastest train covers the 379 km distance in 4h 48m.
Distance 379 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 48m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 17:11 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_great_western from Swindon to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon 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: Swindon to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Carlisle
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
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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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