There are 5 ways to get from Sellafield to Cumbria by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 600 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Garlieston Court to Main Streetbus 600
- Take the bus from Cockermouth to Penrithbus X5 / ...
4h 51m£24–30Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sellafield to Cumbriacar 47.1 mi
1h 10m£12–17Train
- Take the train from Sellafield to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
- Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 2m£40–72Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sellafield to Cumbriataxi 47.1 mi
1h 10m£95–120Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Garlieston Court to Bus Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
4h 52m£12–15
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria is to line 30 bus and bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Sellafield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Garlieston Court and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Cockermouth and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sellafield to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Sellafield and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Sellafield and Cumbria is 70 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria without a car is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £24 - £30.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sellafield to Cumbria, including transfers.
Sellafield to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Garlieston Court station.
Sellafield to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sellafield station.
The best way to get from Sellafield to Cumbria is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 4h 51m and costs £24 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Sellafield, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Sellafield to Cumbria via Corkickle, Garlieston Court, Cockermouth, Bus Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sellafield to Pooley Bridge Inn via Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 2m.
Train from Sellafield to Barrow-in-Furness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Garlieston Court to Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Garlieston Court to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Cockermouth to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Workington to Penrith Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Bakers Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7719 010 034
White Line Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1946 66 111
- Website
- whitelinetaxis-cumbria.co.uk
B&P Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 63 839
- Website
- bptaxi.weebly.com
Josie's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 66 899
Sue's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1900 607 005
M & V Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 773 085
Pete's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1229 774 995
- Website
- petestaxis.com
Sal's Cars
- Phone
- +44 1229 776 367
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Booking & Getting There
Sellafield to Cumbria bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Main Street station.
Sellafield to Cumbria train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Barrow-in-Furness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sellafield to Cumbria is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Sellafield to Cumbria.
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