There are 4 ways to get from Bicester to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bicester North to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m£83–138Drive 234.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bicester to Cumbriacar 234.3 mi
4h 7m£58–84Bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 46m£60–95Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 39m£106–163
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bicester to Cumbria is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bicester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bicester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Pioneer Square and arriving at Longthwaite road end via High Street, Central station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bicester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bicester North and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Bicester and Cumbria is 240 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bicester to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Bicester to Cumbria, including transfers.
Bicester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Bicester to Cumbria train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Bicester North station.
The best way to get from Bicester to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Bicester, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Bicester North to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pioneer Square to Cumbria via High Street, Central station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
Train from Bicester North to Birmingham Moor Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Chiltern Railways
- 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
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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 Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bicester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bicester to Cumbria train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bicester to Cumbria is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Bicester to Cumbria.
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