There are 8 ways to get from Cumbria to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
6h 50m£128–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
10h 18m£48–110Drive 242.5 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Cambridgecar 242.5 mi
4h 9m£60–86Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 1m£77–214Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
8h 29m£127–203Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
- Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain
9h 35m£89–141Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 41m£85–214Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain
7h 37m£114–408
Cumbria to Cambridge by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cambridge is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Rail Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Cumbria and Cambridge is 351 miles. The road distance is 244 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cumbria to Cambridge, including transfers.
Cumbria to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Cambridge is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Cambridge via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 10h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £19–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £19–120
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £20–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £20–110
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cumbria to Cambridge train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cambridge is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cumbria to Cambridge.
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