There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Cumbria by train or car
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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
4h 19m£41–85Drive 60 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Cumbriacar 60 mi
1h 16m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
4h 31m£42–79
Darlington to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Cumbria is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Darlington and Cumbria is 121 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Cumbria without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Darlington to Cumbria, including transfers.
Darlington to Cumbria train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Cumbria train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Cumbria is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Darlington to Cumbria.
There are 3384+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Darlington to Pooley Bridge Inn via Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 19m.
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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