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How to get fromCarlisle to Bassenthwaite Lakeby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Bassenthwaite Lake by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to Main Streetbus bus 600
    1h 39m
    £6

  2. Train, line 68 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Maryporttrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    2. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Main Streetbus bus 68
    2h 15m

  3. Drive 23 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Bassenthwaite Lakecar car 23 mi
    33 min
    £6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Bassenthwaite Laketaxi taxi 23 mi
    33 min
    £55–70

  5. Bus via Penrith North Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Brathay Hill Junctionbus bus X5 / ...
    1h 46m
    £9–15

Carlisle to Bassenthwaite Lake by train and bus

Calendar179Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Bassenthwaite Lake, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Sainsbury's to Main Street hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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