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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 25m
    £106–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 26m
    £55–88

  3. Drive  260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cumbriacar car 260.2 mi
    5h 15m
    £65–93

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 39m
    £82–203

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 12m
    £90–143

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 2m
    £74–174

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 1m
    £88–209

Cardiff to Cumbria by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cumbria via Crewe and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pooley Bridge Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station in around 10h 26m.

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