There are 4 ways to get from Sellafield to Cumbria by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 600 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Garlieston Court to Main Streetbus 600
- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrith Rail Stationbus X5 / ...
4h 43m£12–15Train
- Take the train from Sellafield to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h£40–73Drive 47.1 mi
- Drive from Sellafield to Cumbriacar 47.1 mi
1h 10m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sellafield to Cumbriataxi 47.1 mi
1h 10m£95–120
Sellafield to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria is to line 600 bus and bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Sellafield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Garlieston Court and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Cockermouth and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Sellafield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Sellafield and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Sellafield and Cumbria is 64 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria without a car is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £12 - £15.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Sellafield to Cumbria, including transfers.
Sellafield to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Garlieston Court station.
Sellafield to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sellafield station.
The best way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs £12 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Sellafield, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Sellafield to Pooley Bridge Inn via Corkickle, Garlieston Court, Cockermouth, and Rail Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sellafield to Pooley Bridge Inn via Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sellafield to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Garlieston Court to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Bakers Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7719 010 034
White Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1946 66 111
- Website
- whitelinetaxis-cumbria.co.uk
B&P Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 63 839
- Website
- bptaxi.weebly.com
Josie's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 66 899
Sue's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 607 005
M & V Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 773 085
Pete's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 774 995
- Website
- petestaxis.com
Sal's Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 776 367
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Sellafield to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Main Street station.
Sellafield to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sellafield to Cumbria is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Sellafield to Cumbria.
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