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Carlisle to Reading

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Carlisle, Great Britain → Reading, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlisle to Reading

Composite routes from Carlisle to Reading

Cheapest

Transport providers

Ryanair
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easyJet
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British Airways
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Aer Lingus
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Loganair
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Ryanair
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3h 20m
Saturday
$43.04–$291.13
easyJet
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3h 30m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$82.28–$405.05
British Airways
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1h 22m
Every day
$69.62–$569.60
Aer Lingus
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3h 35m
Friday
$189.87–$607.57
Loganair
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3h 25m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$202.52–$822.76
FlixBus
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Megabus UK
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Thames Travel
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FlixBus
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3h 25m
5 times a week
$25.32–$36.71
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
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Megabus UK
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4h 45m
3 times a week
$22.78–$31.64
Thames Travel
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1h 41m
Hourly
$5.57–$7.59
+44 1865 785400
+44 1865 785400
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Avanti West Coast
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Thameslink
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East Midlands Railways
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First Great Western Service
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National Express
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Cross Country
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ScotRail
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TransPennine Express Service
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Northern Rail
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Elizabeth Line
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Avanti West Coast
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3h
Every 3 hours
$101.26–$265.81
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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Thameslink
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33 min
Every 15 minutes
$21.52–$44.30
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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East Midlands Railways
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23 min
Hourly
$13.92–$31.64
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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First Great Western Service
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37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
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National Express
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6h 20m
Once daily
$58.23–$82.28
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
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1h 36m
Hourly
$69.62–$189.87
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
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ScotRail
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2h 32m
Once a week
$39.24–$88.60
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
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TransPennine Express Service
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1h 53m
Hourly
$35.44–$88.60
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Northern Rail
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1h 21m
Hourly
$15.19–$20.25
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
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Elizabeth Line
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Every 30 minutes
$9.49–$24.05
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Reading is to night bus and bus which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carlisle Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Reading?

The distance between Carlisle and Reading is 467 km. The road distance is 472.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Carlisle to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Reading bus from?

Carlisle to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Carlisle Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Reading train from?

Carlisle to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Reading?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Reading is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Carlisle to Reading bus arrive?

Carlisle to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Carlisle to Reading train arrive?

Carlisle to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Reading is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Carlisle to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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