There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
6h 16m£76–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
8h 47m£55–77Drive 238 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Cumbriacar 238 mi
4h 13m£59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 48m£113–265Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 47m£70–92
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria is to bus which costs £55 - £80 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 13m 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, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
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 6h 16m.
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 6h 16m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 6h 16m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 8h 47m.
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 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cumbria via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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 13m to drive from Aberdeen to Cumbria.
There are 860+ hotels available in Cumbria.