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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. Guided Tours 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

Buses to and through Whitehaven
Buses to and through Whitehaven

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

Buses to and through Cockermouth
Buses to and through Cockermouth

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

Guided Fell Walking Breaks - Hiking Highs
Guided Fell Walking Breaks - Hiking Highs

We can tailor any routes, valleys or fells you want to walk, entirely to your requirements,…

Bespoke Walking Holidays - Hiking Highs
Bespoke Walking Holidays - Hiking Highs

We can tailor any routes, valleys or fells you want to walk, entirely to your requirements,…

Buses to and through Carlisle
Buses to and through Carlisle

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

Appleby-in-Westmorland
Avanti Ventures Exclusive Guided Tours GB

We are an independent British tour operator specialising in the luxury day tour travel market for…

Buses to and through Ravenglass
Buses to and through Ravenglass

Buses to and through Ravenglass: 6/X6 Whitehaven - Egremont - Ravenglass - Muncaster Castle -…

Windermere Area – Guided Walking Days & Breaks - Hiking Highs
Windermere Area – Guided Walking Days & Breaks - Hiking Highs

We can tailor any routes, valleys or fells you want to walk, entirely to your requirements,…

Buses to and through Maryport
Buses to and through Maryport

Buses to and through Maryport: 30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven - Workington - Maryport. 58…

Buses to and from Keswick
Buses to and from Keswick

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

Reays Travel Centre
Reays Travel Centre

Coach operator

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…

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 Wetheral
Buses to and through Wetheral

Buses to and through Wetheral: 75 Carlisle - Scotby - Wetheral.

Buses to and through Aspatria
Buses to and through Aspatria

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

Buses to and through Sawrey
Buses to and through Sawrey

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

Northern Trains
Northern Trains

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

Buses to and through Hawkshead
Buses to and through Hawkshead

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

Geoff Cook - Guided Tours & Walks in Cumbria
Geoff Cook - Guided Tours & Walks

Blue Badge qualified Tourist Guide for Cumbria and for Northumbria

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 -…

Great Guided Tours
Great Guided Tours

We are a team of well-trained and enthusiastic local people who delight in sharing our extensive…

Lakes Campervans
Lakes Campervans

Camper van hire in the lakes from a family run business, enjoy the freedom and beauty the Lake…

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…

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  • 1Buses to and through Whitehaven
  • 2Buses to and through Cockermouth
  • 3Guided Fell Walking Breaks - Hiking Highs
  • 4Bespoke Walking Holidays - Hiking Highs
  • 5Buses to and through Carlisle
  • 6Avanti Ventures Exclusive Guided Tours GB
  • 7Buses to and through Ravenglass
  • 8Windermere Area – Guided Walking Days & Breaks - Hiking Highs
  • 9Buses to and through Maryport
  • 10Buses to and from Keswick
  • 11Reays Travel Centre
  • 12TransPennine Express
  • 13English Lakes Tours
  • 14Mountain Goat Tours
  • 15Buses to and through Wetheral
  • 16Buses to and through Aspatria
  • 17Buses to and through Sawrey
  • 18Northern Trains
  • 19Buses to and through Hawkshead
  • 20Geoff Cook - Guided Tours & Walks
  • 21Buses to and through St Bees
  • 22Great Guided Tours
  • 23Lakes Campervans
  • 24Avanti West Coast
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