What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Bath to Cumbria?

The distance between Bath and Cumbria is 285 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Bath to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cumbria bus from?

Bath to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cumbria train from?

Bath to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Bath to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Bath to Cumbria bus arrive?

Bath to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Cumbria train arrive?

Bath to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cumbria is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bath to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 855+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Bath to Cumbria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 508 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m
£114–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 47m
£40–63
Drive 266.1 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cumbriacar 266.1 mi
4h 42m
£67–97
Fly to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus
7h 22m
£66–154
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 6m
£113–171
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 36m
£99–166
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 3m
£75–183
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 24m
£80–199

Bath to Cumbria by bus and foot

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Cumbria via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Pooley Bridge Inn via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 47m.

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