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Welcome to the Lake District, Cumbria: a place which has it all, from stunning natural landscapes to world-class food and drink. Here, lakes, mountains, forests and coast all combine to create a destination you’ll want to return to time and time again. From a famously warm welcome to fantastic attractions; the great outdoors to arts, culture and heritage, there are so many reasons to visit. Plus, did we mention it’s easy to get here and travel around without your car?
Getting to the Lake District, Cumbria by train via the west coast main line with Avanti is quick and easy, with direct services transporting you to this beautiful part of the country:
- London Euston to Oxenholme, Lake District in 2.5 hours.
- Birmingham to Oxenholme, Lake District in under 2.5 hours.
- Glasgow to Carlisle in under 1.5 hours.
- Glasgow to Penrith – The North Lakes in 1.5 hours.
Once you’re here, it’s simple and straightforward to continue your journey on public transport, as Stagecoach run regular bus services to our beautiful towns and villages. Sit back, relax, and take in the stunning scenery along the way. Some routes feature open top buses, and the views are simply breath taking.
Here are some quick and easy ways to start planning your journey:
- Check out our amazing car-free itineraries
- Look at upcoming events
- Book your accommodation now
- Plan rail travel with Avanti
- Explore Bus routes with Stagecoach - £2 single trip fares until the end of 2024
Make every journey count and plan your next stay in a sustainable way here in the Lake District, Cumbria. Savour every moment.
Arrive by train and explore by bus. These sustainable travel itineraries are specially designed to help you discover the Lake District, Cumbria car-free.- If you are looking for the best accommodation in the Lake District, you will be spoilt for choice. Choose from exclusive hotels, the best B&Bs, cosy Lake District cottages, unique glamping experiences and well-equipped campsites.
- Avanti West Coast runs fast and frequent trains from London, Birmingham and Glasgow to the Lake District, serving Oxenholme (South Lakes), Penrith (North Lakes) & Carlisle.
- Enjoy Cumbria’s Dark Skies with a host of exciting events to celebrate the night sky.
- Take your time to see the area on two wheels. There are lots of places to hire your bike or e-bike. Let us help you with these suggestions.
- Make your stay an action-packed adventure holiday. Find all the adventure activities you want to do, along with a bunch of others that you didn’t realise you wanted to try!
- Explore contemporary art galleries and exhibitions; dance to live music performances; catch an independent theatre production and so much more.
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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