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 £26 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.

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, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 1m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 Carlisle 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 1m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Cumbria to Perth bus arrive?

Cumbria to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow 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 533+ 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 1m
£44–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 55m
£27–45
Drive 161 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Perthcar 161 mi
2h 52m
£40–57
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 1m
£42–217
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 5m
£68–95

Cumbria to Perth by bus, train, and foot

62Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Perth.

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Distance: 187.6 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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