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  1. Travel in and around Cumbria
  2. Transpennine Express. Photo by Darren Hunt
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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 hiring a car or camper van, or let our excellent public transportation network do all the work so that you can sit back and soak up the spectacular views.

To help you get started, we have some more information on sustainable adventures by rail around the county and we've also put together a series of Cumbrian Rail Trails, that you can download and take with you.

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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TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express

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

Ecocabs Taxis Hexham
Ecocabs

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

Cark Train Station
Cark Train Station
Mountain Goat Tours Airport
Mountain Goat Tours Airport

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

Millom Train Station
Millom Train Station
Visit the Auto Europe Website for Your Car Hire Needs in Cumbria
Auto Europe Car & Campervan Hire

Auto Europe’s strong partnership with both local and international car hire suppliers operating in…

Ecocabs Taxis Hexham
Ecocabs Airport

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

Reay's Minibus Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
Reays Travel Centre

Reays have grown to become Cumbria’s largest independent bus and coach operator, offering…

Askam-in-Furness Train Station
Askam-in-Furness Train Station
Burneside Train Station
Burneside Train Station
Avanti West Coast Pendolino train on the West Coast mainline in Cumbria
Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) run fast and frequent trains from London, Birmingham and…

Penrith (North Lakes) railway station
Penrith North Lakes Railway Station

Penrith (North Lakes) railway station is a station on the West Coast mainline, which serves as a…

Kendal Train Station
Kendal Train Station
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…

Oxenholme railway station - serving the South Lakes
Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station

Oxenholme is the station on the West Coast Mainline that serves the south lakes, providing easy…

Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry

Northern Trains
Northern Trains

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

Reay's Minibus Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
Reays Travel Centre Airport

Cumbrian based Reays have an extensive range of vehicle suitable for small and large groups of…

Lakeside Travel Services
Lakeside Travel Services Airport

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

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…

Lakeside Travel Services
Lakeside Travel Services

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

Staveley Train Station
Staveley Train Station
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  • 1TransPennine Express
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  • 5Millom Train Station
  • 6Auto Europe Car & Campervan Hire
  • 7Ecocabs Airport
  • 8Reays Travel Centre
  • 9Askam-in-Furness Train Station
  • 10Burneside Train Station
  • 11Avanti West Coast
  • 12Penrith North Lakes Railway Station
  • 13Kendal Train Station
  • 14Mountain Goat Private Hire
  • 15Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station
  • 16Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
  • 17Northern Trains
  • 18Reays Travel Centre Airport
  • 19Lakeside Travel Services Airport
  • 20Lakes & Dales Classic Car Hire
  • 21Lakeside Travel Services
  • 22Staveley Train Station
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