Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cumbria

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Watford to Cumbria by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 25m
    £99–159

  2. Drive  275.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford to Cumbriacar car 275.1 mi
    4h 35m
    £68–98

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus bus
    7h 16m
    £79–306

  4. Train via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 40m
    £108–211

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 6m
    £95–316

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 58m
    £108–346

  7. Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 59m
    £81–215

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 33m
    £115–326

  9. Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 34m
    £80–215

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 508 bus

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus bus
    7h 46m
    £137–423

Watford to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Watford to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Penrith North Lakes once daily. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides