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Outbound fromThatcham to Carlisle by train
It takes an average of 7h 20m to travel from Thatcham to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 252 miles (405 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Thatcham to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £116.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:50 | |
| Departure station | Thatcham | |
| Arrival station | Carlisle | |
| Journey time | From 5h 27m | |
| Distance | 252 miles (405 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £116.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast |
Travelling from Thatcham to Carlisle by train
Looking to travel from Thatcham to Carlisle by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 20 minutes to travel from Thatcham to Carlisle by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 27 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 252 miles (405 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Carlisle, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or TransPennine Express to get to Carlisle. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Thatcham to Carlisle in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £116.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Thatcham to Carlisle
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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