There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 55m£51–82Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Doncaster to Cumbriacar 126.8 mi
2h 15m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus X2 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 4m£37–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
6h 44m£51–85
Doncaster to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Cumbria is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Doncaster and Cumbria is 171 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Doncaster to Cumbria, including transfers.
Doncaster to Cumbria bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.
Doncaster to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Pooley Bridge Inn via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Cumbria via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Doncaster to Cumbria bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A3 station.
Doncaster to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Cumbria is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Doncaster to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.