There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m£83–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 32m£47–74Drive 222.6 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Cumbriacar 222.6 mi
3h 44m£56–80Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m£101–151Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
7h 50m£100–153
Cheltenham to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Cumbria is 228 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 32m.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Cumbria via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Cumbria is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cheltenham to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.