What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston?

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Coniston?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Coniston is 173 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbernauld to Coniston without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £65 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Coniston is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cumbernauld to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3334+ hotels available in Coniston.

Cumbernauld to Coniston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Coniston by train, bus, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 55m
£67–189
Drive 146.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Coniston146.2 mi
2h 30m
£37–53
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Town Centre Stances to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakes
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickX5 / ...
5. Take the taxi from Keswick to Coniston
5h 29m
£61–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The CrownX7
7h 24m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 172.1 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Cumbernauld, Scotland and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 1h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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