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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Cumbria is to train and bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Cumbria is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £110 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Dennison Road Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Cumbria?

The distance between Cornwall and Cumbria is 370 miles. The road distance is 398.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cornwall to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Cumbria bus from?

Cornwall to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Cumbria is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Cornwall to Cumbria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Cumbria is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Cornwall to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 888+ hotels available in Cumbria.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cornwall to Cumbria by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 56m
£114–304
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester Airportbus
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
16h 9m
£79–150
Train
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 52m
£189–310
Drive 395.8 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Cumbriacar 395.8 mi
6h 47m
£97–140
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 22m
£129–369
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NQY - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 9m
£120–334
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
13h 57m
£185–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
16h 25m
£85–205

Cornwall to Cumbria by train and bus

46Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Pooley Bridge Inn via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Longthwaite road end via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 16h 25m.

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