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

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

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  1. Bus, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to car parkbus bus 555
    1h 58m
    £24–32

  2. Drive  33.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Thirlmerecar car 33.9 mi
    51 min
    £9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Thirlmeretaxi taxi 33.9 mi
    51 min
    £150–180

  4. Train, bus, line 559 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Troutbeck Innbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Troutbeck Inn to car parkbus bus 559
    2h 8m
    £24–32

  5. Line 600 bus, line 554 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Christies Newsagentsbus bus 600 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Christies Newsagents to Bus Stationbus bus 554
    3h 19m
    £22–26

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  • Distance: 47.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Thirlmere via Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and car park in around 1h 58m.

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