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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 12m
    £125–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk083
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 5m
    £44–71

  3. Drive  242.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Cumbriacar car 242.8 mi
    4h 10m
    £60–87

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 54m
    £113–167

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street 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
    10h 1m
    £130–213

Cambridge to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Ullswater Steamer Pier via King's Cross, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 5m.

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