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How to get fromDurham to Lake District (Land)by train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Newcastle

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 6m
    £37–73

  2. Drive 87.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Durham to Lake District (Land)car car 87.8 mi
    1h 51m
    £22–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 7m
    £37–71

Durham to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park. Alternatively, you can drive from Durham to Lake District (Land) in around 1h 51m.

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