There are 5 ways to get from Cotswolds 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 / ...
6h£107–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 48m£56–87Drive 231.3 mi
- Drive from Cotswolds to Cumbriacar 231.3 mi
4h 3m£58–84Train via Transport Hub arrival
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 30m£89–136Line 882 bus, line 33 bus, train, line 508 bus
- Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus 882
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
- Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus 508 / ...
10h 30m£89–142
Cotswolds to Cumbria by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Cumbria is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds 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 6h.
The distance between Cotswolds and Cumbria is 237 miles. The road distance is 232.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Cotswolds to Cumbria, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Cotswolds to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Cumbria via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 48m.
- 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 Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road end
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cotswolds to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Cumbria is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Cotswolds to Cumbria.
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