There are 3 ways to get from Salford 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 Salford Crescent to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 12m£49–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
3h 36m£19–29Drive 100.9 mi
- Drive from Salford to Cumbriacar 100.9 mi
1h 47m£26–37
Salford to Cumbria by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salford to Cumbria is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Salford to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Salford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Salford Crescent and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Salford and Cumbria is 109 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salford to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Salford to Cumbria, including transfers.
Salford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Salford to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
The best way to get from Salford to Cumbria is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Salford, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Salford Crescent to Cumbria via Preston and Penrith North Lakes in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Salford Crescent to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
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Salford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Salford to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Cumbria is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Salford to Cumbria.
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