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 54m£18–54Bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
4h 35mDrive 121.2 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Cumbriacar 121.2 mi
2h 6m£30–43
Scotland to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
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 54m and costs £18 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Scotland to Cumbria, including transfers.
Scotland to Cumbria bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Cumbria bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Halston Hotel 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 230+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Scotland and Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Longthwaite road end via Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- 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/
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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