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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 14m
    £88–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 22m
    £44–114

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    8h 46m
    £67–113

  4. Drive 222.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cumbriacar car 222.6 mi
    3h 44m
    £55–79

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 49m
    £108–165

Cheltenham to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Longthwaite road end via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 22m.

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