There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 13m£44–79Drive 96.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Leeds to Cumbriacar 96.1 mi
2h 10m£24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
5h 55m£26–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
5h 22m£29–48
Leeds to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cumbria is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Leeds and Cumbria is 139 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Leeds to Cumbria, including transfers.
Leeds to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Leeds to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Leeds to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Leeds to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cumbria is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Leeds to Cumbria.
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