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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Birmingham is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Birmingham?

The distance between Cumbria and Birmingham is 182 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cumbria to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Birmingham bus from?

Cumbria to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Birmingham is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Cumbria to Birmingham bus arrive?

Cumbria to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Birmingham train arrive?

Cumbria to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Birmingham is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cumbria to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3325+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Cumbria to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 9m
£63–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
6h 23m
£38–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 46m
£50–87
Drive 177.7 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Birminghamcar 177.7 mi
3h 3m
£44–63

Cumbria to Birmingham by bus and train

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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