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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Cardiff?

The distance between Cumbria and Cardiff is 269 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Cumbria to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Cardiff bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Cumbria to Cardiff bus arrive?

Cumbria to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Cardiff is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cumbria to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1571+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cumbria to Cardiff 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 Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 15m
£98–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
9h 13m
£51–133
Drive 260.5 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cardiffcar 260.5 mi
5h 15m
£65–93
Train to Newcastle, fly, 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 58m
£78–186
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 Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 56m
£103–188
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 Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 44m
£128–203
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 34m
£91–231
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 15m
£105–226

Cumbria to Cardiff by bus and train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Cardiff.

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Distance: 267 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Cardiff Central via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Crewe in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 13m.

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