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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Leicester is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Leicester?

The distance between Cumbria and Leicester is 209 miles. The road distance is 194.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cumbria to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Leicester is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Cumbria to Leicester bus arrive?

Cumbria to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cumbria to Leicester train arrive?

Cumbria to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Leicester is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cumbria to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 985+ hotels available in Leicester.

Cumbria to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
5h 20m
£64–142
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Boltontrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
9h 43m
£43–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h 34m
£46–114
Drive 193.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Leicestercar 193.3 mi
3h 27m
£47–68
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
5h 24m
£82–153

Cumbria to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Leicester via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to St Margaret's Bus Station via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 34m.

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