There are 2 ways to get from Gateshead to Cumbria by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Cumbria is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Gateshead and Cumbria is 87 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Gateshead to Cumbria, including transfers.
Gateshead to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Cumbria is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Gateshead to Cumbria.
There are 3384+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Cumbria, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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