There are 4 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£101–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 40m£42–70Drive 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 38m£83–136
Cotswolds to Cumbria by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 40m.
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 Pooley Bridge Inn via Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
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 Transport 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 £40 - £70 and takes 10h 40m.
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 Pooley Bridge Inn via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 40m.
- 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
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- 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
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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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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