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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cornwall to Cumbria by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 26m
    £147–313

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    15h 56m
    £74–125

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 47m
    £169–267

  4. Drive  395.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Cumbriacar car 395.8 mi
    6h 47m
    £98–141

  5. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane NQY - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    12h 12m
    £155–363

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    13h 45m
    £171–296

Cornwall to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Pooley Bridge Inn via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Pooley Bridge Inn via Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 15h 56m.

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