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How to get fromCarlisle to Elterwaterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 516 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    2h 56m
    £24–36

  2. Drive 40.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Elterwatercar car 40.1 mi
    1h 2m
    £10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Elterwatertaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    1h 2m
    £95–120

  4. Bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    3h 27m
    £14–21

  5. Bus, line 516 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    4h 36m
    £12–17

Carlisle to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Elterwater, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to The Britannia Inn via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 3h 27m.

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