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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North LakestrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 26m
    £94–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus590
    10h 5m
    £27–76

  3. Drive 260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar260.2 mi
    5h 12m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeBRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
    7h 22m
    £59–178

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North LakestrainManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 20m
    £81–180

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
    7h 54m
    £63–183

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeBRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
    8h 1m
    £77–273

Cardiff to Cumbria by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cumbria via Crewe and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 10h 5m.

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