Travelling from Carlisle to Reading by train

Considering a train trip from Carlisle to Reading? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Carlisle and Reading

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$162.06, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Carlisle to Reading departure frequency and train timetable

With 44 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:44 and the last one is at 23:44. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:02, with the last one at 21:24.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Carlisle to Reading?

On this route spanning 404 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.

How far in advance Carlisle and Reading tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Carlisle and Reading are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Carlisle to Reading by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Reading.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Carlisle to Reading by train?

The train route from Carlisle to Reading covers 404 kilometres.

How much does the train from Carlisle to Reading cost?

The lowest fare on this route is AU$162.06. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When can I start booking my Carlisle to Reading train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 4 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Carlisle to Reading?

The fastest journey takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.