What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Cumbria is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Bristol to Cumbria?

The distance between Bristol and Cumbria is 272 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Bristol to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cumbria bus from?

Bristol to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Cumbria train from?

Bristol to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Bristol to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Bristol to Cumbria bus arrive?

Bristol to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Cumbria train arrive?

Bristol to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Cumbria is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Bristol to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 874+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Bristol to Cumbria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 18m
£112–181
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
9h 8m
£53–95
Drive 260.3 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Cumbriacar 260.3 mi
4h 20m
£64–92
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 46m
£60–146
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 55m
£132–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 16m
£55–127
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 16m
£78–186
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 2m
£90–201

Bristol to Cumbria by train and bus

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.7 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h 16m.

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