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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 Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    3h 34m
    £21–36

  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
    £170–210

  4. Line 104 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    4h 13m
    £12

  5. Line 104 bus, bus, line 555 bus via Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Penrith to Keswickbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    4h 29m
    £12

Carlisle to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from La Mexxaluna to The Britannia Inn via Bus Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 4h 13m.

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