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

The cheapest way to get from England to Cumbria is to bus via Carlisle which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 30m.

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 5h 4m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between England and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from England station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Golders Green Station and arriving at Another Place via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 5h 4m.

How far is it from England to Cumbria?

The distance between England and Cumbria is 291 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 5h 4m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 Golders Green 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 5h 4m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 30m.

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 874+ 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 / ...
5h 4m
£104–178
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
10h 30m
£38–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 30m
£63–160
Drive 287.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Cumbriacar 287.8 mi
5h 7m
£70–101

England to Cumbria by subway, train, and bus

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 Golders Green Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h.

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