There are 5 ways to get from Largs to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Largs to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 34m£55–95Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Largs to Cumbriacar 142.1 mi
2h 49m£36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from School Wynd to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 23m£55–88Bus
- Take the bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
7h 8m£37–51Line 585 bus, line 11 bus, train, line 104 bus, line 508 bus
- Take the bus from Manse Court to Schoolwell Streetbus 585
- Take the bus from Schoolwell Street to Dunlop Streetbus 11
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road endbus 508
7h 13m£64–96
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Largs to Cumbria is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Largs to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Largs to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from School Wynd and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Largs to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Largs and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Largs and Cumbria is 169 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Largs to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Largs to Cumbria, including transfers.
Largs to Cumbria bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from School Wynd station.
Largs to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Largs station.
The best way to get from Largs to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Largs, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Largs to Pooley Bridge Inn via Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School Wynd to Cumbria via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Largs to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from School Wynd to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from School Wynd to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manse Court to Schoolwell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Schoolwell Street to Dunlop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Largs to Cumbria bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Largs to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Largs to Cumbria is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Largs to Cumbria.
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