There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 49m£32–131Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 57m£42–169Drive 222.6 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Cumbriacar 222.6 mi
3h 44m£53–77Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 23m£42–163Bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 42m£45–73
Cheltenham to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Cumbria is 228 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £30 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 42m.
Cheltenham to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Cumbria is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Cheltenham to Cumbria.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Longthwaite road end via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 42m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £19–27
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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