There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 508 bus
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus 508 / ...
3h 27m£58–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
6h 15m£42–64Drive 166.7 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Cumbriacar 166.7 mi
2h 54m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h£68–113
Wolverhampton to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cumbria is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Cumbria is 171 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Cumbria without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Wolverhampton to Cumbria, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Cumbria is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Cumbria via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wolverhampton to Cumbria via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Wolverhampton to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wolverhampton to Cumbria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Cumbria is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Wolverhampton to Cumbria.
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