There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 48m£87–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 28m£33–52Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Cumbriacar 238 mi
4h 12m£58–84Fly, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 24m£118–290Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
6h 3m£86–115
Aberdeen to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Cumbria is 252 miles. The road distance is 239.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–370
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Aberdeen to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Cumbria is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Aberdeen to Cumbria.
There are 875+ hotels available in Cumbria.