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

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

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  1. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to car parkbus bus 555
    1h 36m
    £11–18

  2. Line 104 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Penrith to Keswickbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 35m
    £8–10

  3. Drive 33.9 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Thirlmerecar car 33.9 mi
    51 min
    £9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Thirlmeretaxi taxi 33.9 mi
    51 min
    £80–100

Carlisle to Thirlmere by train and bus

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Thirlmere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to car park via Penrith and Bus Station in around 2h 35m.

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