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How to get fromCumbria to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    6h 14m
    £61–153

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    8h 6m
    £39–78

  3. Drive  237.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Aberdeencar car 237.6 mi
    4h 16m
    £60–86

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    6h 7m
    £112–265

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    7h 7m
    £56–76

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    8h 57m
    £120–285

Cumbria to Aberdeen by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Aberdeen via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Union Square Bus Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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