There are 4 ways to get from Alloa to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 19m£52–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 13m£24–36Drive 137.7 mi
- Drive from Alloa to Cumbriacar 137.7 mi
2h 29m£34–49Train, line 104 bus
- Take the train from Larbert to Carlisletrain Southbound
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
5h 33m£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 £24 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.
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 Pooley Bridge Inn via Bus Station, Glasgow, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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 19m.
The distance between Alloa and Cumbria is 162 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 19m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 19m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Alloa to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Pooley Bridge Inn via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 13m.
- 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
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Larbert to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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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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