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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Wales is to bus which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Wales. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Wales. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Sheffield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Wales?

The distance between Cumbria and Wales is 163 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cumbria to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Wales bus from?

Cumbria to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Wales?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Wales is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Cumbria to Wales bus arrive?

Cumbria to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Cumbria to Wales train arrive?

Cumbria to Wales train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Wales is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Cumbria to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
4h 40m
£48–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
7h 3m
£29–37
Drive 130.6 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Walescar 130.6 mi
2h 53m
£33–48
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 37m
£51–89

Cumbria to Wales by bus and train

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Distance: 162 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Manchester Piccadilly, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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