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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Perth is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Perth?

The distance between Cumbria and Perth is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 5m and costs £25 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cumbria to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Perth bus from?

Cumbria to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Perth?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 5m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Cumbria to Perth bus arrive?

Cumbria to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Perth is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cumbria to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 509+ hotels available in Perth.

Cumbria to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cumbria to Perth 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 5m
£26–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 28m
£17–37
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Perthcar 160.9 mi
2h 52m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 8m
£30–142
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 50m
£68–95

Cumbria to Perth by bus, train, and foot

78Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Perth via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 28m.

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