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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 27m
    £98–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    11h 6m
    £60–145

  3. Drive 260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar car 260.2 mi
    5h 15m
    £64–92

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 11m
    £63–159

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 57m
    £105–179

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Another Placebus bus 508
    9h 47m
    £99–158

Wales to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Wales and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Another Place via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Another Place via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 6m.

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