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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Grantham is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Grantham is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Grantham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Another Place and arriving at Finkin Street via Rail Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Grantham?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Grantham. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Grantham via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Grantham?

The distance between Cumbria and Grantham is 250 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Grantham without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cumbria to Grantham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Grantham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Grantham train from?

Cumbria to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Grantham?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Grantham is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Cumbria to Grantham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Grantham train arrive?

Cumbria to Grantham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Grantham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Grantham is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cumbria to Grantham.

Where can I stay near Grantham?

There are 456+ hotels available in Grantham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Grantham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 35m
£77–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Finkin Streetbus Lc9
9h 31m
£32–48
Drive 177.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Granthamcar 177.3 mi
3h 3m
£44–64
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 Granthamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 20m
£78–123
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stockport to Granthamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
7h 8m
£83–128

Cumbria to Grantham by bus and train

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Another Place to Grantham via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, and Newcastle in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Finkin Street via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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