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

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Lake District (Mountain) by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Lake District (Mountain)taxi taxi
    3h 11m
    £81–131

  2. Drive 87.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Lake District (Mountain)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

  4. Train, bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 8m
    £36–73

Durham to Lake District (Mountain) by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Lake District (Mountain). However, you can take the train to Newcastle, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Lake District (Mountain). Alternatively, you can drive from Durham to Lake District (Mountain) in around 1h 51m.

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