There are 11 ways to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 12m£138–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 838
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h 15m£71–118Drive 318.9 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Bournemouthcar 318.9 mi
5h 46m£80–115Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 5m£115–263Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 50m£155–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
10h 14m£154–240Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 40m£119–283Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 9m£90–330Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 49m£101–310Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
9h 3m£101–228Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
7h 38m£74–231
Cumbria to Bournemouth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bournemouth via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Cumbria and Bournemouth is 356 miles. The road distance is 320.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Cumbria to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Cumbria to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Bournemouth via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Stafford in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Bournemouth Station via Longthwaite road end, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbria to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cumbria to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Bournemouth is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cumbria to Bournemouth.
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