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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.

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  1. Plan your journey the smart way - Visit Lake District.
    Plan your journey
    Use our travel planner to help you plan your journey the smarter way
  2. Cumbrian Coastal Line - Photo Courtesy of Community Rail Cumbria
    Travel By Train
    Tour around Cumbria from Carlisle to the coast. Don't forget your Bradshaw's!
  3. Lake District sightseeing bus - Stagecoach
    Travel By Bus
    There is a good bus network in and around Cumbria, and sightseeing buses enabling you to enjoy the fabulous views
  4. Things to do in The Lake District, Cumbria
    Take a Lake Cruise
    No trip to the Lake District would be complete without a scenic lake cruise.
  5. Camper Van Hire in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Car, Minibus and Campervan Hire
    Hire your choice of vehicle and take to the road to see more of the unique landscape during your visit.
  6. Boat hire inthe Lake District, Cumbria.
    Boat Hire
    Hire your own boat and take to the lakes to see the landscape from a different angle.
  7. Cycle Hire by Arragons
    Cycle Hire
    There are plenty of places to hire a bike in Cumbria – road bikes, mountain bikes and electric bikes (there’s plenty of charge points spread throughout the county too).
  8. Taxi hire and transfer services
    Taxi Hire and Transfer Services
    Relax, safe in the knowledge that your driver will get you to your destination on time and in comfort whilst you take in the views.

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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…

Stagecoach buses
Buses to and through Whitehaven

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

Stagecoach Buses
Buses to and through Workington

Buses to and through Workington: 1A Great Clifton - Workington. 30/30A/30B Thornhill - Whitehaven…

Visitor on a Walking Holiday with Coast to Coast Packhorse in the Lake District, Cumbria
Coast to Coast Packhorse

Coast to Coast Packhorse is the only UK travel company specializing exclusively in Alfred…

Skyline Walking Holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria
Skyline Walking Holidays

Skyline offers guided walking breaks and day hikes for singles and friendship groups where…

Langdale Rambler 516 service
Langdale Rambler 516 and Langdale Hopper 517

Langdale Rambler bus and Langdale Hopper minibus services

Wasdale Shuttle Bus - Operated by Reays. Photo: Philip Higgins
Wasdale Shuttlebus

The Wasdale Shuttle bus is a 22 seat vehicle with space for a pushchair/folding wheelchair. Dogs…

Stagecoach Buses
Buses to and through Wetheral

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

Stagecoach Buses
Buses to and through Aspatria

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

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…

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…

Fellrunner Buses
Fellrunner Buses

The Fellrunner Buses are operated and driven by local volunteers for the benefit of the community…

Scenic Lake District Drive with 4x4 Lake Tours in the Lake District, Cumbria
4x4 Lake Tours

Ian Doig is an official South Lakeland Private Hire Licence Holder. Ian is local to the area and…

Stagecoach buses
Buses to and from Keswick

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

Stagecoach 599
Stagecoach 599

Kendal • Windermere • Bowness • Ambleside • Grasmere

TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express

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

View from Gummers How with Muddy Boots Walking Holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria
Muddy Boots Walking Holidays

Self-guided walking holidays and guided walks in the Lake District. Take all the hassle out of…

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…

Buttermere Shuttle Bus
Buttermere Shuttle Bus

Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth - summer service running Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays…

Northern Trains
Northern Trains

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

Stagecoach Buses
Buses to and through Broughton

Buses to and through Broughton: X7 Barrow - Broughton - Millom - Haverigg.

Guided Hiking with Hiking Highs
Hiking Highs

Join our guides for a magical Lake District hiking experience, tailored for your dream hike, to…

Driver guide from Lakeland Chauffeurs poses with a Mercedes luxury coach
Lakeland Chauffeurs

We can include stops to visit Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter, Dove Cottage, the charming home…

Hadrian's Wall bus- route AD122
Hadrian's Wall Bus (AD 122)

Sit back and relax as we take you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Hadrian's Wall by bus.

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  • 1Reays Travel Centre
  • 2Buses to and through Whitehaven
  • 3Buses to and through Workington
  • 4Coast to Coast Packhorse
  • 5Skyline Walking Holidays
  • 6Langdale Rambler 516 and Langdale Hopper 517
  • 7Wasdale Shuttlebus
  • 8Buses to and through Wetheral
  • 9Buses to and through Aspatria
  • 10Reays Travel Centre Airport
  • 11Avanti West Coast
  • 12Fellrunner Buses
  • 134x4 Lake Tours
  • 14Buses to and from Keswick
  • 15Stagecoach 599
  • 16TransPennine Express
  • 17Muddy Boots Walking Holidays
  • 18Windermere Car and Passenger Ferry
  • 19Buttermere Shuttle Bus
  • 20Northern Trains
  • 21Buses to and through Broughton
  • 22Hiking Highs
  • 23Lakeland Chauffeurs
  • 24Hadrian's Wall Bus (AD 122)
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