What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Horton Road via Rail Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Cumbria and Greater Manchester is 111 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbria to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Greater Manchester train from?

Cumbria to Greater Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Cumbria to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Cumbria to Greater Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Greater Manchester is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cumbria to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3640+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Cumbria to Greater Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Greater Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 54m
£40–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
4h 30m
£24–50
Drive 105.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Greater Manchestercar 105.3 mi
1h 57m
£26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
4h 34m
£35–65

Cumbria to Greater Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 110 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Greater Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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