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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Essex is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Essex is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Essex. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Essex?

The distance between Cumbria and Essex is 340 miles. The road distance is 280.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Essex without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cumbria to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Essex?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Essex is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Cumbria to Essex bus arrive?

Cumbria to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Essex train arrive?

Cumbria to Essex train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Essex is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Cumbria to Essex.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 591+ hotels available in Essex.

Cumbria to Essex - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Essex. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Polecat Road via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Cumbria to Essex by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
7h 34m
£125–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
11h 40m
£68–158
Drive 278.7 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Essexcar 278.7 mi
5h 5m
£68–98
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 42m
£69–209
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
10h 22m
£142–230
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
7h 17m
£78–204
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 Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
8h 14m
£111–363
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 55m
£132–383
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 55m
£153–406

Cumbria to Essex by bus, train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 337.7 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to White Notley via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Polecat Road via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 11h 40m.

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