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

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 6m
    £52–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    7h 29m
    £27–37

  3. Drive  174.2 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Cumbriacar car 174.2 mi
    3h 8m
    £43–62

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    5h 26m
    £42–55

  5. Train via Edinburgh #2

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Preston / ...
    5h 31m
    £51–105

Dundee to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Pooley Bridge Inn via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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