Trains from Carlisle to Reading

Carlisle to Reading train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Carlisle (North West England) to Reading (South East England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

There are 252 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Carlisle to Reading is approximately 5h52m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Reading from Carlisle, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.

Depending how far in advance you purchase your ticket and the travel date, the cost of the train can change.

Best prices for Carlisle to Reading train tickets

Carlisle - Reading prices calendar

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Best prices for Carlisle to Reading trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Carlisle and Reading by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Reading to Carlisle and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Carlisle - Reading train tickets

The best way to spend less on your Carlisle Reading train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Carlisle to Reading? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Carlisle Reading ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Carlisle to Reading (one way trip).

The price to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for one year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey