There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 46m£50–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
5h 1m£20–32Drive 105.2 mi
- Drive from Greater Manchester to Cumbriacar 105.2 mi
1h 57m£27–38
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cumbria is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Cumbria is 112 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Greater Manchester to Cumbria, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cumbria is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cumbria, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
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Greater Manchester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Greater Manchester to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Cumbria is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Greater Manchester to Cumbria.
There are 3396+ hotels available in Cumbria.