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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £75 - £200 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Bournemouth?

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 Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Bournemouth?

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.

How far is it from Cumbria to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cumbria and Bournemouth is 356 miles. The road distance is 320.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Cumbria to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Bournemouth train arrive?

Cumbria to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Bournemouth is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cumbria to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2660+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Cumbria to Bournemouth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 12m
£153–238
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
7h 35m
£77–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
12h 41m
£78–193
Drive 319 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Bournemouthcar 319 mi
5h 46m
£79–114
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 59m
£126–282
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 42m
£168–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
10h 2m
£163–248
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 38m
£120–282
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
9h 4m
£101–237
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
8h 50m
£130–409

Cumbria to Bournemouth by bus and train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.3 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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 bus from Longthwaite road end to Bournemouth Station via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 41m.

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