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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 44m
    £90–142

  2. Bus, fly, train

    cheapest
    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 29m
    £63–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 38m
    £64–102

  4. Drive  260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar car 260.2 mi
    5h 15m
    £65–93

  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 / ...
    7h 24m
    £102–158

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 2m
    £124–192

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wales to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Wales and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pooley Bridge Inn via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cumbria via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 38m.

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