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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 50m
    £54–85

  2. Drive  154.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Cumbriacar car 154.1 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 45m
    £40–65

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 14m
    £54–87

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    6h 47m
    £64–104

Shrewsbury to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 8h 45m.

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