There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 14m£144–237Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 15m£64–103Drive 348.8 mi
- Drive from Barnstaple to Cumbriacar 348.8 mi
5h 48m£86–125Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h 38m£149–257
Barnstaple to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cumbria is 386 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs £140 - £240.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cumbria is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 13h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barnstaple to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barnstaple to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Cumbria is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Barnstaple to Cumbria.
There are 856+ hotels available in Cumbria.