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How to get fromSomerset to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 33m
    £126–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    11h 25m
    £47–79

  3. Drive  294.5 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Cumbriacar car 294.5 mi
    4h 54m
    £74–106

  4. Bus, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 58m
    £64–152

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    9h 24m
    £113–180

  6. Bus, train via Windermere

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    11h 28m
    £51–86

  7. Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 39m
    £73–182

Somerset to Cumbria by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Pooley Bridge Inn via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Longthwaite road end via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 25m.

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