There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 49m£97–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 41m£39–67Drive 226.3 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Cumbriacar 226.3 mi
3h 48m£57–83
Gloucester to Cumbria by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Cumbria is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Gloucester and Cumbria is 236 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Gloucester to Cumbria, including transfers.
Gloucester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Cumbria via Birmingham New Street and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Cumbria is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Gloucester to Cumbria.
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