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

The cheapest way to get from England to Cumbria is to bus via Carlisle which costs £20 - £75 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between England and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from England to Cumbria?

The distance between England and Cumbria is 290 miles. The road distance is 289.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from England to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Cumbria bus from?

England to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Train or bus from England to Cumbria?

The best way to get from England to Cumbria is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the England to Cumbria bus arrive?

England to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from England to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Cumbria is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from England to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 267+ hotels available in Cumbria.

England to Cumbria - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from England to Cumbria 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
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 25m
£64–161
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
10h 57m
£20–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 56m
£35–61
Drive 287.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Cumbriacar 287.8 mi
5h 6m
£71–102

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Map of how to get from England to Cumbria.

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Distance: 287.9 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between England and Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 8h.

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