There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 24m£52–105Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dundee to Cumbriacar 174.2 mi
3h 8m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
7h 7m£46–75Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 26m£54–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Cumbria is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 8m.
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, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
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 24m.
The distance between Dundee and Cumbria is 182 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Cumbria without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 24m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 24m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Dundee to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Cumbria via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
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)
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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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 857+ hotels available in Cumbria.