There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield 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 Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 47m£44–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 56m£21–29Drive 102.4 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Cumbriacar 102.4 mi
2h 20m£26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
6h 36m£32–57
Wakefield to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds Cultural Stop C, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Wakefield and Cumbria is 148 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Wakefield to Cumbria, including transfers.
Wakefield to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.
Wakefield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle once daily. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- 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
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Wakefield to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Carlisle station.
Wakefield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Cumbria is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Wakefield to Cumbria.
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