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There are 8 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 Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 12m
    £104–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    8h 48m
    £54–130

  3. Drive 260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar car 260.2 mi
    5h 15m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 25m
    £77–184

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 53m
    £106–180

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus bus 508
    9h 43m
    £98–158

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 43m
    £105–224

  8. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 30m
    £99–226

Cardiff to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pooley Bridge Inn via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Longthwaite road end via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station in around 8h 48m.

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