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How to get fromDerby to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 19m
    £66–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    8h 20m
    £27–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 1m
    £53–82

  4. Drive  161.8 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Cumbriacar car 161.8 mi
    3h 9m
    £40–58

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 33m
    £61–103

Derby to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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