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

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

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  1. Train via Hinckley

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 35m
    £97–183

  2. Drive  241 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Cumbriacar car 241 mi
    4h 12m
    £60–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    12h 30m
    £66–104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 53m
    £119–172

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ely to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus bus 563
    9h 4m
    £89–138

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  • Distance: 290.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Pooley Bridge Inn via Nuneaton, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Cumbria via Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 12h 30m.

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