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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 London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 46m
    £89–366

  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 18m
    £49–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 594
    11h 1m
    £75–114

  4. Drive 271.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar car 271.5 mi
    4h 53m
    £67–96

  5. 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 38m
    £107–390

  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 26m
    £108–303

  7. 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 17m
    £116–333

  8. 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 4m
    £97–226

Reading to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Pooley Bridge Inn via Stafford, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Longthwaite road end via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 1m.

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