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 / ...
5h 15m£62–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 24m£26–44Drive 161 mi
- Drive from Perth to Cumbriacar 161 mi
2h 53m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Perth to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 4m£63–93
Perth to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
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 5h 15m.
The distance between Perth and Cumbria is 179 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 5h 15m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Perth to Cumbria, including transfers.
Perth to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street 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 5h 15m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Cumbria bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, 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 53m to drive from Perth to Cumbria.
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