There are 4 ways to get from Solihull to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 28m£65–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
8h 2m£30–51Drive 185.6 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Cumbriacar 185.6 mi
3h 18m£46–67Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 38m£62–111
Solihull to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Cumbria is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Solihull and Cumbria is 189 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Solihull to Cumbria, including transfers.
Solihull to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Cumbria, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Solihull to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Solihull to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Cumbria is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Solihull to Cumbria.
There are 863+ hotels available in Cumbria.