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 £35 - £70 and takes 11h 6m.

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 41m and costs £65 - £95.

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 Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Bath to Cumbria?

The distance between Bath and Cumbria is 284 miles. The road distance is 267.7 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 7h 3m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Bath to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Bath to Cumbria bus arrive?

Bath to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Cumbria is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Bath to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 571+ 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 - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 3m
£55–184
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 17m
£34–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 6m
£36–69
Drive 266.2 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Cumbriacar 266.2 mi
4h 41m
£66–95
Train, fly to Newcastle, line 508 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus
7h 7m
£59–164
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 13m
£58–219
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
6h 40m
£57–158
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 23m
£67–163

Bath to Cumbria by train and bus

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7h 3mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Pooley Bridge Inn via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Longthwaite road end via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 6m.

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