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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Aviemore is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Aviemore is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Aviemore via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Aviemore?

The distance between Cumbria and Aviemore is 272 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Aviemore without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 39m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cumbria to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Aviemore bus from?

Cumbria to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Aviemore train from?

Cumbria to Aviemore train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Aviemore is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 39m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Cumbria to Aviemore bus arrive?

Cumbria to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Aviemore train arrive?

Cumbria to Aviemore train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Aviemore is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cumbria to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 499+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Cumbria to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Aviemore by train, bus, or car

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
6h 39m
£90–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
7h 55m
£41–73
Drive 241.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Aviemorecar 241.3 mi
4h 18m
£60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 3m
£83–183
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 47m
£76–126

Cumbria to Aviemore by bus, train, and foot

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.1 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Aviemore via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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