There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 33m£51–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 37m£26–57Drive 137.3 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trentcar 137.3 mi
2h 21m£34–49Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 47m£47–91
Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Rail Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Cumbria and Stoke-on-Trent is 148 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent, including transfers.
Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent is to train via Manchester which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Stoke-on-Trent, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Stoke-on-Trent via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Stoke-on-Trent via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Cumbria to Stoke-on-Trent.
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