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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 8m
    £99–161

  2. Drive 275.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford to Cumbriacar car 275.1 mi
    4h 35m
    £67–97

  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 Another Placebus bus
    6h 53m
    £78–296

  4. Train via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 27m
    £109–211

  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
    6h 37m
    £100–316

  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 28m
    £108–366

  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 36m
    £81–225

  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 11m
    £110–331

  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 20m
    £82–220

  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 Another Placebus bus
    7h 29m
    £138–418

Watford to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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 52m.

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