There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 43m£105–166Drive 264.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Cumbriacar 264.2 mi
5h 18m£65–94Bus
- 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
11h 53m£70–113Train 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 23m£117–182
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Cumbria is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 18m.
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 11h 53m.
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 43m.
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 43m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 43m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 11h 53m.
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Cumbria via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 11h 53m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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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 848+ hotels available in Cumbria.