There are 4 ways to get from Didcot to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 3m£92–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 46m£55–89Drive 259.1 mi
- Drive from Didcot to Cumbriacar 259.1 mi
4h 31m£64–92Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 57m£114–176
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Cumbria is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Didcot to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Redbridge Park and Ride, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Oxford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Didcot and Cumbria is 264 miles. The road distance is 260.6 miles.
The best way to get from Didcot to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Didcot to Cumbria, including transfers.
Didcot to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Didcot to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Didcot to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Didcot, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Pooley Bridge Inn via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Cumbria via Redbridge Park and Ride, George Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 10h 46m.
Train from Oxford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Didcot to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Didcot to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Cumbria is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Didcot to Cumbria.
There are 848+ hotels available in Cumbria.