There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 45m£62–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 14m£27–44Drive 161 mi
- Drive from Perth to Cumbriacar 161 mi
2h 53m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Preston / ...
5h 34m£51–103Train #2
- Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 54m£44–58
Perth to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Perth and Cumbria is 188 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Cumbria without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Perth to Cumbria, including transfers.
Perth to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.
Perth to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Pooley Bridge Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Perth to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Cumbria is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Perth to Cumbria.
There are 855+ hotels available in Cumbria.