There are 2 ways to get from Preston to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Preston to Cumbria by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cumbria is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £26.
The distance between Preston and Cumbria is 79 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cumbria without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 2h 19m and costs £10 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Preston to Cumbria, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cumbria is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Preston to Cumbria.
There are 3282+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cumbria, England?
There is no direct connection from Preston to Cumbria. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Pooley Bridge Inn. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Cumbria in around 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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