There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 4m£52–91Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
5h 5m£19–26Drive 96.1 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Cumbriacar 96.1 mi
2h 10m£24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
5h 2m£34–56
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cumbria is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Another Place via La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Leeds and Cumbria is 142 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Leeds to Cumbria, including transfers.
Leeds to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Leeds to Another Place via Preston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Another Place via Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 5h 5m.
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Leeds to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Leeds to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Cumbria is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Leeds to Cumbria.
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