There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 104 bus
best- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
5h 18m£43–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 20m£29–50Drive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Cumbriacar 174.2 mi
3h 8m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 21m£57–105
Dundee to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Dundee and Cumbria is 187 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Cumbria without a car is to train and line 104 bus which takes 5h 18m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Dundee to Cumbria, including transfers.
Dundee to Cumbria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 21m.
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Cumbria bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dundee to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Cumbria is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dundee to Cumbria.
There are 863+ hotels available in Cumbria.




