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How to get fromBurnley to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Burnley to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508
    3h 15m
    £37–63

  2. Drive  78.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Cumbriacar car 78.8 mi
    1h 40m
    £20–28

  3. Line 152 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 34m

  4. Train, line 508 bus via Longthwaite road end

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus bus 508
    3h 44m
    £37–64

Burnley to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Burnley to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Longthwaite road end via Arrival Stand, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 34m.

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