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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bristol is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Bristol?

The distance between Cumbria and Bristol is 272 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cumbria to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Bristol?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bristol is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Cumbria to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Bristol is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Cumbria to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Bristol.

Cumbria to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cumbria to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 59m
£108–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 23m
£55–138
Drive 260.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Bristolcar 260.3 mi
4h 20m
£65–93
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
6h 1m
£60–146
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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 1m
£128–198
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
9h 18m
£96–173
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
5h 32m
£75–186
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
6h 15m
£85–196

Cumbria to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Bristol Temple Meads via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 23m.

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