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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Dover is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Dover is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Dover. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Dover via Rail Station and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Dover?

The distance between Cumbria and Dover is 373 miles. The road distance is 359.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Dover without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Cumbria to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Dover bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cumbria to Dover?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Dover is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Cumbria to Dover bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cumbria to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Dover is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Cumbria to Dover.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Dover.

Cumbria to Dover - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Dover 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 London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
7h 31m
£77–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus Michalovce
12h 26m
£25–42
Drive 357.4 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Dovercar 357.4 mi
6h 1m
£87–125
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 53m
£94–323
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
9h 21m
£91–337
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 21m
£83–355
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 45m
£119–361
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
8h 13m
£76–257
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 4m
£82–271
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 25m
£90–264

Cumbria to Dover by bus, train, and foot

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Dover.

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Distance: 370.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Dover Priory via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Dover via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham in around 12h 26m.

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