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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Cumbria is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Cumbria?

The distance between Rotherham and Cumbria is 161 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Rotherham to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Cumbria bus from?

Rotherham to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Cumbria train from?

Rotherham to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Rotherham to Cumbria bus arrive?

Rotherham to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Rotherham to Cumbria train arrive?

Rotherham to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Cumbria is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rotherham to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 875+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Rotherham to Cumbria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£55–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 46m
£23–33
Drive 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Cumbriacar 122.5 mi
2h 43m
£30–44
Bus via Corporation Street/Market Street
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 47m
£25–37

Rotherham to Cumbria by train and bus

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Distance: 159.7 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Longthwaite road end via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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