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How to get fromBedford to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 52m
    £121–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 9m
    £53–86

  3. Drive  243.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Cumbriacar car 243.5 mi
    4h 7m
    £61–88

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 31m
    £85–211

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 48m
    £94–147

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    9h 47m
    £113–174

Bedford to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Pooley Bridge Inn via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cumbria via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 9m.

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