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How to get fromScarborough to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 16m
    £64–115
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    9h 23m
    £22–29
  3. Drive  122.2 mi

    1. Drive from Scarborough to Cumbriacar car 122.2 mi
    2h 36m
    £31–44
  4. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    10h 24m

Scarborough to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Scarborough, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Scarborough to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Leeds, Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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