What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Cumbria is to bus and train which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Leicester to Cumbria?

The distance between Leicester and Cumbria is 209 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Leicester to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cumbria bus from?

Leicester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Cumbria train from?

Leicester to Cumbria train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Leicester to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Leicester to Cumbria bus arrive?

Leicester to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Cumbria train arrive?

Leicester to Cumbria train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Cumbria is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Leicester to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 865+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Leicester to Cumbria - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m
£64–142
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
8h 53m
£44–76
Drive 192.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Cumbriacar 192.5 mi
3h 26m
£47–68
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 12m
£85–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 10m
£47–114

Leicester to Cumbria by train and bus

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6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.2 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6h 6m. 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 10m.

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