There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Driffield by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Hulltrain
6h 7m£65–130Drive 123.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cumbria to Driffieldcar 123.5 mi
2h 34m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Streetbus X45
9h 35m£36–47Train via York
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Driffieldtrain
7h 33m£87–158Steam train, bus
- Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain The Dalesman East
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Streetbus X45
9h 55m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Driffield is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Driffield is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Driffield George Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Leeds City Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Driffield via Preston, Leeds and Hull. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Cumbria and Driffield is 211 miles. The road distance is 124.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Driffield without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cumbria to Driffield, including transfers.
Cumbria to Driffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Cumbria to Driffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Driffield is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Driffield via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Preston, Leeds, and Hull in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cumbria to Driffield George Street via Longthwaite road end, Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Leeds City Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from York to Driffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carlisle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1482 592929
- busline@eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
Bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- East Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Cumbria to Driffield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Cumbria to Driffield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Driffield is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cumbria to Driffield.
There are 1660+ hotels available in Driffield.

















