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How to get fromYork to Cumbriaby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from York to Cumbria by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    3h 21m
    £74–139

  2. Drive  101.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Cumbriacar car 101.3 mi
    1h 53m
    £25–36

  3. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 59m
    £62–106

  4. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    9h 12m

York to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from York to Cumbria via Newcastle, Carlisle, and Penrith North Lakes in around 3h 21m.

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