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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Loughborough is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Loughborough is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Shelthorpe Road via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Loughborough?

The distance between Cumbria and Loughborough is 206 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Loughborough without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cumbria to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Loughborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Loughborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Loughborough?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Loughborough is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Cumbria to Loughborough bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Loughborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Loughborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Loughborough is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Cumbria to Loughborough.

Where can I stay near Loughborough?

There are 1900+ hotels available in Loughborough.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train
5h 32m
£69–116
Drive 175.7 mi
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1. Drive from Cumbria to Loughboroughcar 175.7 mi
3h 36m
£44–63
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 51m
£51–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Nottinghamtrain Carlisle - Nottingham
8h 4m
£65–115

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Loughborough (Leics) via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Shelthorpe Road via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 8h 51m.

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