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How to get fromOxford to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 3m
    £94–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 35m
    £52–85

  3. Drive  245.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Cumbriacar car 245.9 mi
    4h 23m
    £61–89

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 27m
    £115–370

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 39m
    £113–167

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 34m
    £138–303

Oxford to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Brackenrigg Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Cumbria via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 8h 35m.

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