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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Southampton is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs £75 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Coach Station via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Southampton Central via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Southampton?

The distance between Cumbria and Southampton is 328 miles. The road distance is 310 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Cumbria to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Southampton?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Southampton is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Cumbria to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Southampton train arrive?

Cumbria to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Southampton is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Cumbria to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1973+ hotels available in Southampton.

Cumbria to Southampton - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cumbria to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 38m
£128–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
10h 24m
£67–111
Drive 308.2 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Southamptoncar 308.2 mi
5h 32m
£76–110
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
6h 3m
£107–252
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 Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 14m
£140–218
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
9h 55m
£135–233
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
5h 23m
£77–237
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
6h 39m
£114–262
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
7h 25m
£98–296
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
7h 56m
£86–306
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 22m
£89–201

Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 325.7 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Southampton Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Stafford in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Coach Station via Longthwaite road end, Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 24m.

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