There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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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 / ...
5h 48m£86–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 40m£50–83Drive 226.3 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Cumbriacar 226.3 mi
3h 48m£57–82Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
9h 6m£86–139
Gloucester to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Cumbria is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
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 Longthwaite road end via Arle Court Tpt Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
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 5h 48m.
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 5h 48m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Gloucester to Cumbria, including transfers.
Gloucester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt 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 5h 48m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Brackenrigg Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Cumbria via Arle Court Tpt Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 9h 40m.
- 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
- £23–35
- 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
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- 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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