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How to get fromCarlisle to Grizedale Forestby train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Grizedale Forest by train, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, car ferry

    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 car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    2h 10m

  2. Drive 46.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Grizedale Forestcar car 46.3 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–17

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bowness Pierbus bus 508
    2. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 20m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Grizedale Foresttaxi taxi 46.3 mi
    1h 7m
    £100–130

  5. Line 104 bus, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowness Pierbus bus 508
    3. Take the car ferry from Ferry Nab to Far Sawreycarferry car ferry
    3h 42m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Grizedale Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Grizedale Forest, England?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Grizedale Forest. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, drive to Ferry Nab, take the car ferry to Far Sawrey, then drive to Grizedale Forest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Grizedale Forest via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bowness Pier, Ferry Nab, and Far Sawrey in around 3h 20m.

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