There are 6 ways to get from Cumbria to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 15m£98–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 13m£56–133Drive 260.5 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Cardiffcar 260.5 mi
5h 15m£64–92Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
6h 56m£65–164Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 55m£103–188Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 50m£128–213
Cumbria to Wales by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Wales is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Wales is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Wales. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Wales. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Cumbria and Wales is 268 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Cumbria to Wales, including transfers.
Cumbria to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Wales is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Wales?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Cardiff Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Crewe in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- 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 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cumbria to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Wales is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cumbria to Wales.
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