What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Cumbria?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cumbria is to bus and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Cumbria?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Reading to Cumbria?

The distance between Reading and Cumbria is 281 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Cumbria without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £90 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Cumbria?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Reading to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cumbria bus from?

Reading to Cumbria bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Reading to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £90 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Reading to Cumbria bus arrive?

Reading to Cumbria bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cumbria is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Reading to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 230+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Reading to Cumbria - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 46m
£91–366
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
12h 12m
£38–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
10h 57m
£75–114
Drive 271.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Cumbriacar 271.5 mi
4h 53m
£67–96
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 28m
£84–310
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 16m
£50–340
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 13m
£86–270
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
7h 14m
£115–286
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 45m
£106–305
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 59m
£97–226

Reading to Cumbria by train and bus

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6h 46mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.3 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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 10h 57m.

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