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How to get fromGateshead to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gateshead to Cumbria by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 508 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Another Placebus bus 508
    3h 11m
    £30–57

  2. Drive 71.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gateshead to Cumbriacar car 71.6 mi
    1h 31m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hexham to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    4h 51m
    £24–37

Gateshead to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gateshead to Cumbria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Gateshead to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Another Place. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Another Place via Bus Station, Hexham, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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