There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 11m£102–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 56m£51–118Drive 245.9 mi
- Drive from Oxford to Cumbriacar 245.9 mi
4h 23m£60–87Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 46m£122–184Train, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
8h 8m£117–179
Oxford to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cumbria is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Oxford and Cumbria is 253 miles. The road distance is 247.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Oxford to Cumbria, including transfers.
Oxford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 56m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Oxford to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Oxford to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Cumbria is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Oxford to Cumbria.
There are 874+ hotels available in Cumbria.