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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Cumbria by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Penrith North Lakestrain train Rugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 29m
    £96–381

  2. Train via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 15m
    £53–340

  3. Drive 271.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar car 271.5 mi
    4h 50m
    £66–96

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 41m
    £107–336

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 19m
    £120–290

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 25m
    £110–302

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 3m
    £103–226

Reading to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Cumbria via Stafford and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 29m.

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