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Getting Around Cumbria

Getting around Cumbria is a cinch – whether you opt for the bus, the train (including our fabulous collection of steam trains) or a traditional steamboat across the lakes. You can use your own wheels, of course, but that means you’ll have to keep at least one eye on the road - which doesn’t give you as much scope to soak up the glorious scenery.

For information on car parking around the county of Cumbria, and where you can charge your electric car, please visit our car parking and car charging page.

Let us help you

  1. Lake District sightseeing bus - Stagecoach
    By Bus
    There is a good bus network in and around Cumbria, and sightseeing buses enabling you to enjoy the fabulous views
  2. Cumbrian Coastal Line - Photo Courtesy of Community Rail Cumbria
    By Train
    Tour around Cumbria from Carlisle to the coast. Don't forget your Bradshaw's!
  3. Things to do in The Lake District, Cumbria
    By Boat
    It's the Lake District, so there are plenty of scenic boat trips to enjoy, boats to hire and even VIP boat excursions.
  4. Photo of a Mountain Goat Tour Minibus in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Guided Tours
    Let the experts guide you around this beautiful county, showing you points of interest along the way.
  5. Itineraries around the Eastern Lakes and Dales
    Inspirational Itineraries
    Let us help you with our selection of itineraries offering great places to visit, things to see and things to do.
  6. Itineraries around Morecambe Bay
    By Bike
    Explore Cumbria on two wheels. Cumbria is ideal for exploring on two wheels and you don’t need to have calf muscles like Bradley Wiggins to get on your bike.

Highlights

Stagecoach 599
Stagecoach 599

Kendal • Windermere • Bowness • Ambleside • Grasmere

Stagecoach
Stagecoach 6

Barrow • Dalton • Ulverston • Newby Bridge • Bowness-on-Windermere • Windermere

Buses to and through Langdale.
Buses to and through Langdale.

Buses to and through Langdale: Langdale Rambler 516 Kendal - Windermere - Ambleside - Dungeon…

Buses to and from Windermere
Buses to and from Windermere

Buses to and through Windermere: Coniston Rambler 505 Windermere - Ambleside - Hawkshead -…

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…

Buses to and through Whitehaven
Buses to and through Whitehaven

Buses to and through Whitehaven: 1 Kells - Parton - Whitehaven - Bransty. 6/X6 Whitehaven -…

Lakeside Travel Services
Lakeside Travel Services Airport

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

Blue Badge Tourist Guides in Cumbria and the Lake District
Cumbria Tourist Guides

An association of professionally trained guides, all hold the coveted Blue Badge Guides for Cumbria…

Northern Trains
Northern Trains

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

TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express

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

English Lakes Tours
English Lakes Tours

Join us on our unique minibus tours and discover spectacular scenery, breathtaking views and…

Buses to and through Coniston
Buses to and through Coniston

Buses to and through Coniston: Coniston Rambler 505 Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston. X12…

Buses to and from Keswick
Buses to and from Keswick

Buses to and through Keswick: X4/X5 Workington - Cockermouth - Keswick - Penrith. Honiston…

Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale
Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale

Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale: 81 Lancaster - Hornby - Kirkby Lonsdale. 567 Kendal -…

Buses to and through Sawrey
Buses to and through Sawrey

Buses to and through Sawrey: Cross Lakes Shuttle 525 Bowness - Ferry House - Hawkshead - Grizedale…

Lakeside Travel Services
Lakeside Travel Services

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

Buses to and through St Bees
Buses to and through St Bees

Buses to and through St Bees: 20 Whitehaven - St Bees. 830 Egremont - St Bees. X6 Millom -…

Buses to and through Hawkshead
Buses to and through Hawkshead

Buses to and through Hawkshead: 505 Kendal - Ambleside - Hawkshead - Coniston. (Coniston…

Buses to and through Cockermouth
Buses to and through Cockermouth

Buses to and through Cockermouth: 35 Workington - Cockermouth - Slatefell. 36 Workington -…

Buses to and through Sedbergh
Buses to and through Sedbergh

Buses to and through Sedbergh: 564 Kendal - Sedbergh - Dent - Kirkby Stephen - Brough. 564B…

Buses to and through Aspatria
Buses to and through Aspatria

Buses to and through Aspatria: 39 Carlisle - Wigton - Aspatria - Fletchertown. 300 Carlisle -…

Mountain Goat Tours
Mountain Goat Tours

Established in 1972, Mountain Goat today are renowned for their exciting and inspiring choice of…

Buses to and through Carlisle
Buses to and through Carlisle

Buses to and through Carlisle: 38 Carlisle - Wigton - Silloth - Skinburness. 39/39A Carlisle -…

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…

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  • 1Stagecoach 599
  • 2Stagecoach 6
  • 3Buses to and through Langdale.
  • 4Buses to and from Windermere
  • 5Mountain Goat Private Hire
  • 6Buses to and through Whitehaven
  • 7Lakeside Travel Services Airport
  • 8Cumbria Tourist Guides
  • 9Northern Trains
  • 10TransPennine Express
  • 11English Lakes Tours
  • 12Buses to and through Coniston
  • 13Buses to and from Keswick
  • 14Buses to and through Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 15Buses to and through Sawrey
  • 16Lakeside Travel Services
  • 17Buses to and through St Bees
  • 18Buses to and through Hawkshead
  • 19Buses to and through Cockermouth
  • 20Buses to and through Sedbergh
  • 21Buses to and through Aspatria
  • 22Mountain Goat Tours
  • 23Buses to and through Carlisle
  • 24Lakes & Dales Classic Car Hire
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