There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 42m£91–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 43m£43–113Drive 226.3 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Gloucestercar 226.3 mi
3h 48m£56–80Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 39m£88–156
Cumbria to Gloucester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Gloucester is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Gloucester is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Transport Hub via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Gloucester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Cumbria and Gloucester is 234 miles. The road distance is 227.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cumbria to Gloucester, including transfers.
Cumbria to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Gloucester is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Gloucester via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Transport Hub via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cumbria to Gloucester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Gloucester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cumbria to Gloucester.
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