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How to get fromCardiff to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 33m
    £90–141

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 30m
    £53–88

  3. Drive  260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar car 260.2 mi
    5h 15m
    £65–93

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 51m
    £73–169

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 16m
    £90–143

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    8h 49m
    £100–160

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 33m
    £83–199

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 55m
    £88–219

Cardiff to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 10h 30m.

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