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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Cumbria is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Cumbria?

The distance between Cambridge and Cumbria is 344 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cambridge to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cumbria bus from?

Cambridge to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Cumbria train from?

Cambridge to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Cambridge to Cumbria bus arrive?

Cambridge to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Cumbria train arrive?

Cambridge to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Cumbria is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cambridge to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 857+ hotels available in Cumbria.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 23m
£128–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 20m
£49–106
Drive 242.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Cumbriacar 242.8 mi
4h 10m
£60–87
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h
£127–195
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bowness Pierbus 755
5. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
9h 44m
£89–138

Cambridge to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 342.5 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Pooley Bridge Inn via King's Cross, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 20m.

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