There are 2 ways to get from Wakefield to Cumbria by train or car
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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 / ...
3h 46m£68–112Drive 102.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Cumbriacar 102.6 mi
2h 19m£26–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £25 - £40.
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 3h 46m.
The distance between Wakefield and Cumbria is 151 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Wakefield to Cumbria, including transfers.
Wakefield to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate 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 19m to drive from Wakefield to Cumbria.
There are 3385+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Cumbria via Manchester Piccadilly and Penrith North Lakes in around 3h 46m.
- 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
- £13–24
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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