There are 4 ways to get from Stirling to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 23m£50–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 6m£33–47Drive 137.2 mi
- Drive from Stirling to Cumbriacar 137.2 mi
2h 19m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 7m£49–85
Stirling to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Cumbria is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Stirling to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Stirling and Cumbria is 160 miles. The road distance is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Stirling to Cumbria without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Stirling to Cumbria, including transfers.
Stirling to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Stirling to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
The best way to get from Stirling to Cumbria is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Stirling to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cumbria via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Stirling to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stirling to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Cumbria is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Stirling to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.