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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 40m
    £78–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    7h 55m
    £40–64

  3. Drive  222.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cumbriacar car 222.6 mi
    3h 44m
    £55–80

  4. 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 / ...
    6h 17m
    £89–135

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
    7h 50m
    £99–152

Cheltenham to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Pooley Bridge Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station in around 7h 55m.

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