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How to get fromKent to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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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 31m
    £136–243

  2. Drive 329.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Cumbriacar car 329.8 mi
    5h 34m
    £80–116

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 8m
    £86–160

  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
    7h 46m
    £121–406

  5. 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 / ...
    6h 33m
    £130–230

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 30m
    £138–426

  7. 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 8m
    £153–466

  8. 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 46m
    £165–421

  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 35m
    £131–287

Kent to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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 31m.

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