There are 4 ways to get from Alloa to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 21m£52–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 6m£23–35Drive 137.7 mi
- Drive from Alloa to Cumbriacar 137.7 mi
2h 29m£35–50Train, line 104 bus
- Take the train from Larbert to Carlisletrain Southbound
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
5h 45m£30–50
Alloa to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Cumbria is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Alloa to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Alloa and Cumbria is 163 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alloa to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Alloa to Cumbria, including transfers.
Alloa to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Alloa to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.
The best way to get from Alloa to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Alloa to Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Alloa to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Alloa to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Cumbria is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Alloa to Cumbria.
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