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How to get fromSwindon to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 45m
    £113–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 32m
    £49–80

  3. Drive  253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Cumbriacar car 253.9 mi
    4h 20m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 24m
    £78–177

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 10m
    £118–186

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    9h 51m
    £117–188

Swindon to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Pooley Bridge Inn via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cumbria via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 32m.

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