There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Dover 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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 28m£143–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 590
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
14h 21m£74–181Drive 357.4 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Dovercar 357.4 mi
6h 1m£88–127Train 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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 55m£128–419Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
9h 21m£178–298Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- 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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 36m£144–429Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 54m£165–446Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 14m£134–311Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 23m£115–280Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 39m£143–306
Cumbria to Dover by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Dover is to bus which costs £70 - £190 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Dover is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Dover. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Pencester Road via Rail Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Dover. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Cumbria and Dover is 373 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Dover without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Cumbria to Dover, including transfers.
Cumbria to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Dover is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Dover, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Dover Priory via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Pencester Road via Rail Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 14h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- 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 Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cumbria to Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Dover is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Cumbria to Dover.
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