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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cumbria?

The distance between Cardiff and Cumbria is 269 miles. The road distance is 261.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Cardiff to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cumbria bus from?

Cardiff to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cumbria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cumbria is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 809+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Cardiff to Cumbria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 43m
£77–241
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h
£37–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 15m
£42–94
Drive 260.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar 260.2 mi
5h 15m
£64–92
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 40m
£55–177
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 20m
£70–180
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)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 13m
£58–190
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)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 56m
£68–175

Cardiff to Cumbria by train and bus

60Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cumbria.

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Distance: 267.2 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 10h 15m.

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