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How to get fromLeicester to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 55m
    £64–147

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    8h 53m
    £46–84

  3. Drive 192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Cumbriacar car 192.5 mi
    3h 26m
    £47–68

  4. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 11m
    £87–152

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 1m
    £47–108

Leicester to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Pooley Bridge Inn via Nuneaton, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 9h 1m.

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