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How to get fromCumbria to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 55m
    £35–55
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590
    4h 30m
    £21–31
  3. Drive  105.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Greater Manchestercar car 105.3 mi
    1h 57m
    £27–38
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 34m
    £32–55

Cumbria to Greater Manchester by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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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 £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–26 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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