There are 5 ways to get from Rugby 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
best- Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 33m£66–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 27m£43–66Drive 208.5 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Cumbriacar 208.5 mi
3h 29m£52–75Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m£79–122Train, bus
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
8h 31m£87–149
Rugby to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Rugby and Cumbria is 205 miles. The road distance is 209.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rugby to Cumbria, including transfers.
Rugby to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Rugby to Pooley Bridge Inn via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rugby to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Rugby to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Cumbria is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Rugby to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.