There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 54m£62–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 37m£27–43Drive 161 mi
- Drive from Perth to Cumbriacar 161 mi
2h 51m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 41m£51–86
Perth to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Perth and Cumbria is 180 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Cumbria without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Perth to Cumbria, including transfers.
Perth to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Perth to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Pooley Bridge Inn via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Perth to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Perth to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Perth to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £10–21
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Perth to Cumbria train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Cumbria is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Perth to Cumbria.
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