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The Lake District, Cumbria sits in England’s northwestern corner and has the wonderful quality of feeling remote and out of the way – but is still close to everywhere else and well-connected to all major transport links.

You can explore the region in a bunch of different ways. You can do it under your own steam by car or let our excellent public transportation network do all the work so that you can sit back and soak up the spectacular views.

Travel at your leisure. Admire unforgettable views from a train or an open-top bus, get close to the landscapes by boat, by bike on foot, or even by electric car. Savour every moment. Make every journey count.

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  1. Travelling by train. Photo by Darren Head
    How to get here
    The Lake District, Cumbria is easy to get to and has great transport links. Find out more.
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Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Lake District Airport

Located just six miles east of Carlisle City & the M6, Carlisle Lake District Airport is the…

Millom Train Station
Millom Train Station
taxi hexham
Ecocabs Airport

Our fleet of 4 seater taxis, 8 seater minibuses and 16 & 22 seater mini-coaches are ideal for your…

Mountain Goat Tours Airport
Mountain Goat Tours Airport

Launched in October 2014, our ‘Airport Goat’ service offers an easy to use shuttling service to…

Burneside Train Station
Burneside Train Station
Cark Train Station
Cark Train Station
Ribblehead Viaduct - Settle to Carlisle Railway. Photo by Stuart Petch.
Great days out on the Settle to Carlisle Railway

Treat yourself to a fabulous day out by train on the famous Settle to Carlisle line this summer…

Northern Trains
Northern Trains

Cumbria is renowned for stunning scenery and a great way to experience the famous views is from a…

Taxis Hexham, Taxis
Ecocabs

Ecocabs Taxis Hexham - Professional, Knowledgeable, Safe, Reliable, Transport in Northumberland.

Lakeside Travel Services
Lakeside Travel Services

Booking office for Lakeside Travel Service Inc. Lakeside Taxis/ Lakeside Private Sightseeing Tours/…

Oxenholme Train Station
Oxenholme Train Station
Lakeside Travel Services
Lakeside Travel Services Airport

Our executive vehicles service all local, regional and national transport hubs. We offer a…

Staveley Train Station
Staveley Train Station
Rent Easy Camper Van Rental, Kendal
Adventure Leisure Vehicles

Camper Van rental, with a selection of HYMER vehicles available to rent, some of which are dog…

TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express run regular services to Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme, for the Lake…

Mountain Goat Private Hire
Mountain Goat Private Hire

We provide services for coach and group operators. Ideal for coach drivers days off. Our 16 seater…

Askam-in-Furness Train Station
Askam-in-Furness Train Station
Kendal Train Station
Kendal Train Station
Lakes & Dales Classic Car Hire
Lakes & Dales Classic Car Hire

Based within the Lake District, and on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, we offer the enjoyment of…

2-seater car hire at Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park
2-seater car hire at Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park

Funky electric two-seater available for hire by the hour. Letting you explore the Lake District…

Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry

Operates daily between Ferry Nab, Bowness and Ferry House, Far Sawrey. Wheelchair access…

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  • 1Carlisle Lake District Airport
  • 2Millom Train Station
  • 3Ecocabs Airport
  • 4Mountain Goat Tours Airport
  • 5Burneside Train Station
  • 6Cark Train Station
  • 7Great days out on the Settle to Carlisle Railway
  • 8Northern Trains
  • 9Ecocabs
  • 10Lakeside Travel Services
  • 11Oxenholme Train Station
  • 12Lakeside Travel Services Airport
  • 13Staveley Train Station
  • 14Adventure Leisure Vehicles
  • 15TransPennine Express
  • 16Mountain Goat Private Hire
  • 17Askam-in-Furness Train Station
  • 18Kendal Train Station
  • 19Lakes & Dales Classic Car Hire
  • 202-seater car hire at Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park
  • 21Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
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