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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Bournemouth?

The distance between Cumbria and Bournemouth is 356 miles. The road distance is 321.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £85 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Bournemouth bus from?

Cumbria to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs £85 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Cumbria to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Cumbria to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Bournemouth is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cumbria to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Cumbria to Bournemouth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth 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 Penrith North Lakes to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 11m
£86–487
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
11h 6m
£46–115
Drive 319.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Bournemouthcar 319.4 mi
5h 46m
£78–113
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 Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 36m
£100–274
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 Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
8h 42m
£46–347
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 Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 8m
£90–231
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 50m
£122–366
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 44m
£81–292
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 12m
£76–325
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
8h 27m
£108–407
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 59m
£61–264

Cumbria to Bournemouth by bus and train

46Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 354.3 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Bournemouth via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Stafford in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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