There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 2m£57–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 8m£41–65Drive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Cumbriacar 174.2 mi
3h 8m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
5h 6m£54–95
Dundee to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Dundee and Cumbria is 182 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Cumbria without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dundee to Cumbria, including transfers.
Dundee to Cumbria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 2m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Cumbria via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Cumbria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dundee to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Cumbria is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dundee to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.