There are 5 ways to get from Kettering to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 34m£92–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 20m£51–121Drive 217.9 mi
- Drive from Kettering to Cumbriacar 217.9 mi
3h 53m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 43m£105–167Train, bus
- Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
8h 56m£100–157
Kettering to Cumbria by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Cumbria is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kettering to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kettering to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Northampton Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Leicester, Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Kettering and Cumbria is 238 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kettering to Cumbria without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 34m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Kettering to Cumbria, including transfers.
Kettering to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Northampton Bus Interchange station.
Kettering to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
The best way to get from Kettering to Cumbria is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 34m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Kettering, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Kettering to Cumbria via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Longthwaite road end via Northampton Bus Interchange, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 20m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Kettering to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Kettering to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Cumbria is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kettering to Cumbria.
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