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How to get fromInverness to Cumbriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 40m
    £108–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    8h 54m
    £60–96

  3. Drive  271.5 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Cumbriacar car 271.5 mi
    4h 52m
    £68–98

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 28m
    £131–300

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 19m
    £92–200

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    8h 26m
    £83–110

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 51m
    £123–275

  8. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane INV - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    9h 29m
    £157–275

Inverness to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Brackenrigg Inn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Cumbria via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 8h 54m.

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