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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cumbria is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cumbria is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Dover to Cumbria?

The distance between Dover and Cumbria is 366 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Dover to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cumbria bus from?

Dover to Cumbria bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Dover to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Dover to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Dover to Cumbria bus arrive?

Dover to Cumbria bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Can I drive from Dover to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Cumbria is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Dover to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 836+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Dover to Cumbria - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 36m
£82–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 27m
£29–41
Drive 357.9 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Cumbriacar 357.9 mi
6h 2m
£87–125
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 20m
£103–335
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 54m
£77–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 43m
£82–357
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 27m
£90–347
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 3m
£114–340
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 15m
£100–357
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 36m
£74–231
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 47m
£89–255

Dover to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 363.7 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Pooley Bridge Inn via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Longthwaite road end via Birmingham, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 12h 27m.

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