There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Sheffield
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 58m£73–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus
9h 19m£35–70Drive 166.4 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Cumbriacar 166.4 mi
2h 56m£41–59Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 43m£94–153
Lincoln to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Cumbria is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Lincoln and Cumbria is 204 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cumbria without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 5h 58m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lincoln to Cumbria, including transfers.
Lincoln to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cumbria is to train via Sheffield which takes 5h 58m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Longthwaite road end via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Longthwaite road end via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Lincoln to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Cumbria is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lincoln to Cumbria.
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