There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 55m£63–105Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Telford to Cumbriacar 159.9 mi
3h 9m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 55m£49–77Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Telford Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Birmingham International - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m£78–120
Telford to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Cumbria is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Telford to Cumbria is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Telford and Cumbria is 187 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.
The best way to get from Telford to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Telford to Cumbria, including transfers.
Telford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Telford to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Telford to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Telford, England and Cumbria, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cumbria via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 7h 55m.
- 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
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Telford Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Telford to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Telford to Cumbria train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Cumbria is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Telford to Cumbria.
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