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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 9m
    £49–86

  2. Bus, line 104 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    6h 8m
    £22–33

  3. Drive  137.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Cumbriacar car 137.2 mi
    2h 19m
    £34–49

  4. Train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508 / ...
    4h 41m
    £45–90

  5. Train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    5h 9m
    £37–48

Stirling to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pooley Bridge Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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