There are 8 ways to get from Kent to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 54m£137–214Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 42m£80–137Drive 329.8 mi
- Drive from Kent to Cumbriacar 329.8 mi
5h 34m£82–119Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus
8h 27m£121–382Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 10m£132–362Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 28m£144–445Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 59m£156–430Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 48m£120–267
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Cumbria is to train and bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £80 - £120.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Kent and Cumbria is 346 miles. The road distance is 331.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kent to Cumbria, including transfers.
Kent to Cumbria train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Cumbria train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Cumbria is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kent to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Lenham to Cumbria via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–240
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–240
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- National Express
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