There are 3 ways to get from Halifax to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m£38–69Drive 91.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Halifax to Cumbriacar 91.5 mi
2h 5m£23–33Line 587 bus, line 17 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 8m
Halifax to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Cumbria is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Halifax to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Rochdale Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Halifax and Cumbria is 122 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.
The best way to get from Halifax to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Halifax to Cumbria, including transfers.
Halifax to Cumbria bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from Halifax Bus Station.
Halifax to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
The best way to get from Halifax to Cumbria is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 587 bus and line 17 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Halifax, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Halifax to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Rochdale Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Halifax to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Website
- Team Pennine
Bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Team Pennine
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- 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
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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Halifax to Cumbria bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
Halifax to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Cumbria is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Halifax to Cumbria.
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