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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cumbria?

The distance between Inverness and Cumbria is 310 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cumbria without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 47m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Inverness to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cumbria bus from?

Inverness to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cumbria is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 47m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Inverness to Cumbria bus arrive?

Inverness to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cumbria is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Inverness to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 881+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Inverness to Cumbria - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 47m
£96–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 3m
£41–89
Drive 271.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cumbriacar 271.5 mi
4h 52m
£67–97
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 16m
£125–267
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
8h 23m
£80–143
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 53m
£127–287
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
9h 18m
£132–277

Inverness to Cumbria by train and bus

47Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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