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Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) run fast and frequent trains from London, Birmingham and Glasgow to the Lake District, serving Oxenholme (South Lakes), Penrith (North Lakes) & Carlisle.
Travelling Standard? Their trains come equipped with some pretty decent benefits including free WiFi, onboard café facilities and a streaming service at no extra charge which is loaded with the latest box sets and blockbusters.
Fancy First? Choose to upgrade to a First Class coach which comes complete with complimentary food and drink served to your table, loads more legroom and plug sockets at every seat.
If you’ve somewhere to be, then see for yourself at avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Example journeys:
From London Euston (1 every hour) to Oxenholme (3h 00m), Penrith (3h 23m), Carlisle (3h 40m)
From Birmingham (1 every 2 hours) to Oxenholme (2h 03m), Penrith (2h 39m), Carlisle (2h 54m)
From Glasgow (1 every hour) to Oxenholme (1h 49m), Penrith (1h 28m), Carlisle (1h 13m)
To make your free bike reservation online: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/onboard/travel-advice/bikes
Find out about assisted travel, mobility help & accessible facilities for wheelchairs: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/onboard/assisted-travel
Need to travel with pets? With Avanti West Coast you can travel with up to two pets for free: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/onboard/travel-advice/pets
Stations served:
Oxenholme Station (LA9 7HG)
Penrith (North Lakes) Station (CA11 7JQ)
Carlisle Station (CA1 1QZ)
Lancaster Station (LA1 5NW)
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