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

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

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 12m
    £111–199

  2. Drive  264.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swansea to Cumbriacar car 264.2 mi
    5h 18m
    £66–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    12h 10m
    £71–168

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 21m
    £117–199

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    9h 35m
    £117–194

Swansea to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Pooley Bridge Inn via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 12h 10m.

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