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There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 32m
    £131–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    13h 47m
    £58–99

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    12h 52m
    £91–149

  4. Drive  329.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Cumbriacar car 329.8 mi
    5h 34m
    £82–118

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 36m
    £143–450

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    7h 1m
    £125–199

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 58m
    £150–415

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, line 509 bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ullswater Steamer Pierbus bus
    8h 51m
    £119–362

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 50m
    £115–267

Kent to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Pooley Bridge Inn via King Street, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 13h 47m.

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