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

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508 / ...
    3h 29m
    £34–69

  2. Drive 68.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Cumbriacar car 68.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stanley Bus Station Stand J to Interchangebus bus X73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    4h 40m

  4. Bus, train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    5h 30m

Durham to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millburngate Stand B to Longthwaite road end via Stanley Bus Station Stand J, Interchange, Metrocentre, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 40m.

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