There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m£45–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 11m£26–35Drive 124.8 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Cumbriacar 124.8 mi
2h 46m£31–45Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 18m£49–86
Sheffield to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cumbria is to bus which costs £26 - £35 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Sheffield and Cumbria is 153 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Sheffield to Cumbria, including transfers.
Sheffield to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Sheffield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Pooley Bridge Inn via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlisle once daily. Tickets cost £17–25 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stockport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Sheffield to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Carlisle station.
Sheffield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Cumbria is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sheffield to Cumbria.
There are 854+ hotels available in Cumbria.