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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bath is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 10h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Bath. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at James Street West via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Bath. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Bath?

The distance between Cumbria and Bath is 283 miles. The road distance is 267.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bath without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cumbria to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bath bus from?

Cumbria to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bath train from?

Cumbria to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Bath?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bath is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Cumbria to Bath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Bath train arrive?

Cumbria to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Bath is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Cumbria to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2834+ hotels available in Bath.

Cumbria to Bath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 508 bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Bath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 19m
£113–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
10h 1m
£51–131
Drive 266.1 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Bathcar 266.1 mi
4h 41m
£66–95
Line 508 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
6h 13m
£67–161
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 21m
£133–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
9h 36m
£110–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
5h 46m
£83–196
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
6h 30m
£95–201
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
7h 27m
£143–298
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
8h 1m
£142–318

Cumbria to Bath by bus and train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.7 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Bath Spa via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to James Street West via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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