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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 17m
    £95–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    8h 31m
    £35–59

  3. Drive 271.2 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Cumbriacar car 271.2 mi
    4h 47m
    £67–96

  4. Fly, 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 56m
    £130–257

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    9h 17m
    £69–116

Inverness to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow, Carlisle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 31m.

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