There are 3 ways to get from Hereford to Cumbria by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m£87–133Drive 206.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hereford to Cumbriacar 206.7 mi
4h 6m£52–75Train 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 / ...
6h 8m£71–113
Hereford to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Cumbria is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Hereford and Cumbria is 215 miles. The road distance is 207.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hereford to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Hereford to Cumbria, including transfers.
Hereford to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Cumbria is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Hereford to Cumbria.
There are 854+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Hereford to Cumbria via Crewe and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- 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 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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