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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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Kendal Train Station
Kendal 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…

Exterior of Long Valley Campers in the Lake District, Cumbria
Long Valley Campers

The world is your oyster when you hire one of our luxury VW Ocean California campervans. The open…

Cross Lake Shuttle - Windermere Lake Cruises and Mountain Goat
Cross Lake Shuttle - Windermere Lake Cruises

A combined boat and bus ticket for travel between Bowness and Hawkshead/surrounding villages. The…

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…

Cark Train Station
Cark Train Station
TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express

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

Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry

Windermere Ferry takes people, vehicles, horses and cycles across the lake. It links the busy…

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…

Mountain Goat Tours Airport Transfer
Mountain Goat Tours Airport

Mountain Goat offers Airport Transfer Services to those traveling to and from South Lakes, the…

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…

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…

Staveley Train Station
Staveley Train Station
Askam-in-Furness Train Station
Askam-in-Furness Train Station
Northern Trains
Northern Trains

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

Burneside Train Station
Burneside Train Station
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…

Entrance at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) in Liverpool, UK
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA)

Welcome to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), which is just an hour and a half away from Cumbria…

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…

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  • 1Kendal Train Station
  • 2Avanti West Coast
  • 3Long Valley Campers
  • 4Cross Lake Shuttle - Windermere Lake Cruises
  • 5Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station
  • 6Cark Train Station
  • 7TransPennine Express
  • 8Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
  • 9Mountain Goat Private Hire
  • 10Mountain Goat Tours Airport
  • 11Millom Train Station
  • 12Auto Europe Car & Campervan Hire
  • 13Penrith North Lakes Railway Station
  • 14Staveley Train Station
  • 15Askam-in-Furness Train Station
  • 16Northern Trains
  • 17Burneside Train Station
  • 18Reays Travel Centre Airport
  • 19Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA)
  • 20Reays Travel Centre
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