There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 508 bus
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus 508
2h 55m£38–66Drive 121.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Cumbriacar 121.2 mi
2h 6m£30–44Bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
4h 22m£33–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Cumbria is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Scotland and Cumbria is 126 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Cumbria without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Scotland to Cumbria, including transfers.
Scotland to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Cumbria is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Scotland to Cumbria.
There are 860+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cumbria via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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