There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Cumbria by train or car
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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 / ...
3h 33m£85–146Drive 161 mi
cheapest- 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 - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 41m£61–115Train #2
- Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 34m£60–91
Perth to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 53m.
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 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 3h 33m.
The distance between Perth and Cumbria is 190 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 3h 33m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Perth to Cumbria, including transfers.
Perth to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth 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 860+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Cumbria via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Penrith North Lakes in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
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