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  1. Transpennine Express. Photo by Darren Hunt
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Trains

Exploring Cumbria by train isn’t just convenient, it’s a way of tapping into history. The Lake District is where modern tourism was born, thanks in large part to the arrival of the railroad in the 1840s, which brought holidaymakers in large numbers along some of the most picturesque routes in the UK – the first time such a thing had happened pretty much anywhere.

You can travel along the same routes today, with picture postcard views of the majestic Lake District mountains, the glistening lakes and even the wide expanse of the sea as the train skirts the coastline. The bulk of our trains are modern, but for extra authenticity you can hop on board an old steam train and chug through the landscape as the Victorians did.  

Check out our car-free itineraries with loads of inspiration for taking a holiday in the Lake District, Cumbria and leaving the car at home.

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  1. Avanti West Coast trains
    Avanti West Coast
    Avanti West Coast (formerly Virgin Trains) run fast and frequent trains from London, Birmingham and Glasgow to the Lake District.
  2. Travelling by train. Photo by Darren Head
    TransPennine Express
    TransPennine Express run regular services to Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme, for the Lake District, from Manchester Airport, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
  3. Northern Trains
    Northern Trains
    Northern Trains plays a vital role in the north of England by connecting tens of thousands of people to work, leisure, education and more every day.

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  1. Avanti West Coast Pendolino train on the West Coast mainline in Cumbria
    Avanti West Coast Pendolino train on the West Coast mainline in Cumbria
    Avanti West Coast train travelling through the Lake District countryside
    Avanti West Coast train pulls into Penrith Station
    Avanti West Coast train in Penrith Station
    Avanti West Coast Pendolino train on the West Coast mainline in Cumbria
    Avanti West Coast train travelling through the Lake District countryside
    Avanti West Coast train pulls into Penrith Station
    Avanti West Coast train in Penrith Station
    Avanti West Coast

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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.

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  2. TransPennine Express
    TransPennine Express

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    TransPennine Express, Head Office, Bridgewater House, 7th Floor, Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6LT

    Telephone

    0345 600 1671

    tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com

    Bridgewater House, 7th Floor, Whitworth Street

    TransPennine Express run regular services to Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme, for the Lake District, from Manchester Airport, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

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  3. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Lakeside Pier

    Address

    Lakeside, Cumbria, LA12 8AS

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Lakeside

    Steam from the lake shore of Windermere along the heritage track to Haverthwaite Station, where you can visit the station tea room, gift shop, woodland playground, picnic area and engine shed.Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from…

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  4. Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Dine in style at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Afternoon tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    The ticket office and waiting room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    The ticket office and waiting room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    The Carriage Cafe at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Dine in style at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Afternoon tea at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Food at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    The ticket office and waiting room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    The ticket office and waiting room at Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe
    Bassenthwaite Lake Station & Carriage Cafe

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    Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9YL

    Telephone

    017687 76599

    info@basslakestation.co.uk

    Cockermouth

    A unique and special cafe experience on board the replica Orient Express train and restored station buildings, with a level-access path along the former platform and through woodland teeming with wildlife. Serving interesting and fresh cafe food,…

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  5. Snowy mountain behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Snowy mountain behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    See the Coast from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Lakeland fells behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Trees in autumn colours behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Historic Steam Engine on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway travelling through the valley.
    Snowy mountain behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    See the Coast from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Lakeland fells behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Trees in autumn colours behind the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
    Historic Steam Engine on Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway travelling through the valley.
    Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

    Address

    Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

    Telephone

    01229 717171

    steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk

    Cumbria

    Welcome to Lakeland's oldest, longest and most scenic railway!

    La'aL Ratty, the little Cumbrian railway, is an award-winning heritage visitor attraction and Lake District icon, living up to its “must do” reputation for all ages. Excellent…

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  6. Northern Trains
    Northern Trains
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    Cumbria is renowned for stunning scenery and a great way to experience the famous views is from a train window. Travel over Ais Gill summit, 356 meters above sea level and the awe-inspiring Ribblehead Viaduct on the world-famous Settle-Carlisle…

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  7. Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Historic Steam Trains at Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway - Haverthwaite Station

    Address

    Haverthwaite Station, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AL

    Telephone

    015395 31594

    info@lakesiderailway.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.

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  8. Cark Train Station
    Cark Train Station

    Address

    Station Road, Cark, Cumbria, LA11 7NL

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cark

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  9. Millom Train Station
    Millom Train Station

    Address

    Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Millom

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  10. Kendal Train Station
    Kendal Train Station

    Address

    Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BT

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Kendal

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  11. Staveley Train Station
    Staveley Train Station

    Address

    Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Staveley

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

    Address

    Ullswater Road, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ

    PENRITH

    Penrith (North Lakes) railway station is a station on the West Coast mainline, which serves as a major stop for people visiting the North Lakes area of Cumbria.

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  13. Askam-in-Furness Train Station
    Askam-in-Furness Train Station

    Address

    Dudden Road, Askham, Cumbria, LA16 7EN

    Askham

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

    Address

    Oxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HG

    Kendal

    Oxenholme is the station on the West Coast Mainline that serves the south lakes, providing easy access to the south of the county.

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  15. Burneside Train Station
    Burneside Train Station

    Address

    Station Road, BURNESIDE, Cumbria, LA9 6RD

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    BURNESIDE

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