What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Cumbria is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 17h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Cumbria is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Penzance to Cumbria?

The distance between Penzance and Cumbria is 480 miles. The road distance is 438.9 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £200 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Penzance to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cumbria bus from?

Penzance to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Cumbria train from?

Penzance to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Penzance to Cumbria is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £200 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 17h 26m.

Where does the Penzance to Cumbria bus arrive?

Penzance to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Cumbria train arrive?

Penzance to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Cumbria is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Penzance to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 857+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Penzance to Cumbria - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Penzance to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 3m
£202–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
17h 26m
£84–131
Drive 436.3 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Cumbriacar 436.3 mi
7h 28m
£110–159
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 13m
£99–263
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
13h 30m
£190–325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
17h 31m
£94–157
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
15h 33m
£107–313

Penzance to Cumbria by bus

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17h 26mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Cumbria.

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Distance: 477.3 mi
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Cumbria via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Penrith North Lakes in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 17h 26m.

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