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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 4m
    £71–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    8h
    £35–49

  3. Drive  227.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Cumbriacar car 227.1 mi
    3h 52m
    £56–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 21m
    £77–136

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 21m
    £82–141

Northampton to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Rugby, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlisle once daily. Tickets cost £29–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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