There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 12m£41–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 41m£22–30Drive 126.8 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Cumbriacar 126.8 mi
2h 21m£32–46Train, line 104 bus
- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
4h 54m£35–45
Falkirk to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Cumbria is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Falkirk and Cumbria is 148 miles. The road distance is 127.6 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Falkirk to Cumbria, including transfers.
Falkirk to Cumbria bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Pooley Bridge Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Falkirk to Cumbria bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Cumbria is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Falkirk to Cumbria.
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