There are 5 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 7m£113–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 40m£42–71Drive 254.3 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Cumbriacar 254.3 mi
4h 20m£64–92Train via Manchester
- 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 24m£107–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
9h 38m£104–171
Swindon to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Swindon and Cumbria is 301 miles. The road distance is 255.8 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Swindon to Cumbria, including transfers.
Swindon to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.
Swindon to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 40m.
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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Longthwaite road end via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.
Swindon to Cumbria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Cumbria is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Swindon to Cumbria.
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