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There are 7 ways to get from Kent to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    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 / ...
    5h 25m
    £153–259

  2. Drive  329.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Cumbriacar car 329.8 mi
    5h 34m
    £81–117

  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 Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 43m
    £85–152

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    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
    8h 21m
    £122–409

  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 49m
    £154–476

  6. 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
    8h 19m
    £161–446

  7. 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
    9h 6m
    £131–285

Kent to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Cumbria via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 25m.

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