There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 42m£106–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 10m£60–97Drive 264.2 mi
- Drive from Swansea to Cumbriacar 264.2 mi
5h 18m£66–96Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 21m£106–169Train, bus
- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
9h 35m£103–169
Swansea to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cumbria is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Swansea and Cumbria is 314 miles. The road distance is 265.7 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Swansea to Cumbria, including transfers.
Swansea to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Pooley Bridge Inn via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 42m. 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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Cumbria train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Cumbria is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Swansea to Cumbria.
There are 862+ hotels available in Cumbria.