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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Manchester is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Manchester?

The distance between Cumbria and Manchester is 109 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Cumbria to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Manchester train from?

Cumbria to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Manchester?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Cumbria to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Manchester train arrive?

Cumbria to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Manchester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cumbria to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cumbria to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbria to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 46m
£33–53
Drive 103.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Manchestercar 103.2 mi
1h 54m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
3h 40m
£30–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeming House Hotel to Bus Rail Interchangebus 508
2. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 27m
£44–70

Cumbria to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 108.7 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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