Getting Around The Lake District

By Train:
The Lake District is served by The West Coast Mainline offering easy access from around the country. There are also direct train links with Manchester Airport.
National Rail
Virgin Trains
Network Rail
First GreatWestern

By Coach:
Easily accesible from the motorway network the Lake District is a favourite destination for Coach Companies.
National Express

By Air:
Within easy reach of Manchester's International Airport by road or train access to the Lake District is available from wherever in the world you might be travelling. Also, nearby Blackpool airport offers daily flights to London Stanstead and Dublin.
Manchester Airport
Blackpool Airport

By Car:
Within easy reach of the M6 motorway access by car could not be simpler.
AA Travel watch

There are many other ways of getting around the Lake District from walking to cycling or travelling by boat, or bus. The following links may help you to decide:

Walking
www.lakelandgateway.info/tic.asp
www.lakedistrictwalks.com/ldwalks.html

Cycling
www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk/biking.htm

Buses
www.stagecoachbus.com/cumbria/index_html

Mini Buses & Tours
www.mountain-goat.com
www.parktours.co.uk

Boat
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/
www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk/
www.conistonlaunch.co.uk/