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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cumbria is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Chester to Cumbria?

The distance between Chester and Cumbria is 124 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cumbria without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chester to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cumbria bus from?

Chester to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cumbria train from?

Chester to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Chester to Cumbria is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Chester to Cumbria bus arrive?

Chester to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Cumbria train arrive?

Chester to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Chester to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cumbria is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Chester to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 860+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Chester to Cumbria - 4 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 508 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus 508
3h 56m
£45–75
Drive 123.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Cumbriacar 123.7 mi
2h 16m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 38m
£33–80
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m
£53–95

Chester to Cumbria by train and bus

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Distance: 123.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Longthwaite road end via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Longthwaite road end via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 58m.

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