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
6h 34m£73–124Drive 166.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Cumbriacar 166.4 mi
2h 56m£42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 38m£58–93Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 21m£101–147
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Cumbria is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 56m.
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 Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
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 6h 34m.
The distance between Lincoln and Cumbria is 208 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 6h 34m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 6h 34m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cumbria via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Cumbria via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lincoln to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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