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 1m£58–205Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hubbus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall Stbus
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus
- Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 54m£36–128Bus
- Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 48m£47–77Drive 254.4 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Cumbriacar 254.4 mi
4h 19m£63–91Train 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 21m£57–283
Swindon to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
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 1m and costs £55 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Swindon to Cumbria, including transfers.
Swindon to Cumbria bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Regent Circus station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 48m.
Swindon to Cumbria bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Royal Well 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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Longthwaite road end via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 48m.
- 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 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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/
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–45
- 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/
Train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Transport Hub to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Newhall St to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regent Circus to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Transport Hub to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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