There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 4m£58–205Train via Manchester
cheapest- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 20m£57–283Bus
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
11h 27m£65–105Drive 254.4 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Cumbriacar 254.4 mi
4h 19m£63–91
Swindon to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Swindon and Cumbria is 301 miles. The road distance is 255.9 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £55 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Swindon to Cumbria, including transfers.
Swindon to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 11h 27m.
Swindon to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Cumbria is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Swindon to Cumbria.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Pooley Bridge Inn via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Longthwaite road end via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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