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How to get fromCumbria to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 16m
    £46–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 111 / ...
    10h 3m
    £28–81

  3. Drive 260.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Cardiffcar car 260.5 mi
    5h 15m
    £64–93

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 3m
    £48–165

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 55m
    £76–187

  6. Train via Manchester #2

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 49m
    £61–278

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 44m
    £50–158

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 18m
    £67–263

Cumbria to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 3m.

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