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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus bus 508
    3h 53m
    £32–56

  2. Drive  81.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Cumbriacar car 81.5 mi
    1h 42m
    £20–29

  3. Train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    4h 18m
    £42–64

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  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Sunderland to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can drive from Sunderland to Cumbria in around 1h 42m.

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