What is the cheapest way to get from England to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from England to Cumbria is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from England to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between England and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Longthwaite road end via London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between England and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from England to Cumbria?

The distance between England and Cumbria is 290 miles. The road distance is 289.5 miles.

How do I travel from England to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from England to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from England to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from England to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Cumbria bus from?

England to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Cumbria train from?

England to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from England to Cumbria?

The best way to get from England to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the England to Cumbria bus arrive?

England to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the England to Cumbria train arrive?

England to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.

Can I drive from England to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Cumbria is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from England to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 875+ hotels available in Cumbria.

England to Cumbria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 50m
£104–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 49m
£60–152
Drive 287.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Cumbriacar 287.8 mi
5h 7m
£71–102
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 32m
£140–235

England to Cumbria by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between England and Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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