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

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Elterwater by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Elterwatertaxi taxi
    1h 52m
    £37–56

  2. Drive  40.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Elterwatercar car 40.1 mi
    1h 2m
    £11–15

  3. 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 55m
    £14–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Elterwatertaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    1h 2m
    £170–210

Carlisle to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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 55m.

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