There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 28m£158–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 50m£64–155Drive 311.4 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Cumbriacar 311.4 mi
5h 24m£77–111Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 34m£115–257Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 18m£159–235Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 49m£109–257Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 29m£125–277Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 33m£115–383Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 51m£94–209
Southampton to Cumbria by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cumbria is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Southampton and Cumbria is 329 miles. The road distance is 313.2 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Southampton to Cumbria, including transfers.
Southampton to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cumbria via Wolverhampton and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Southampton to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Cumbria is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Southampton to Cumbria.
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