Get Around Eden

Once you are here, you can begin your tour of the Eden area. Langwathby Station photo by Helen Shaw www.malkinphotography.co.uk You could even leave the car behind and use the bus, train, bike, Steamer or an electric car.

Watch Lonely Planet Ambassador Chloe Gunning visit the Lake District without a car.

By Train

The Settle Carlisle Railway runs through Eden, with trains stopping at stations at Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Langwathby, Lazonby and Armathwaite.

For up to date information and timetables please visit the Settle to Carlisle Railway website.

By Bus

There is a single fare cap of £3 on bus journeys until the end of December 2025.

Bus Timetables for Eden can be found on the Stagecoach website.

Bus Services

Ullswater Hopper Bus runs from Saturday 5th April with an extended service. This includes all Weekends and Public holidays. There is a daily UB1 service 25 – 30 May (Whit Week) and 30 June – 29 August 2025
Cumbria Classic Coaches offer trips and excursions throughout the year on their vintage half-cab buses, capturing the spirit of England's rural history. Details of the heritage routes around Eden are available on their website
Fellrunner buses serve most of the villages in the Penrith area with services to Penrith or Carlisle. All buses are driven by local volunteers for the benefit of the community. Most services allow for about 3 hours in Penrith and 4 hours in Carlisle
NBM run a service in and around Penrith for further information telephone 01768 892727
Stagecoach run a bus service within Eden, up to date timetables are available on their website
Traveline offers comprehensive travel information for Eden

Western Dales Bus run a bus service in the western Yorkshire Dales. The buses link Kendal, Sedbergh, Kirkby Stephen, Brough, Penrith, Dent and Hawes
Wright Bros Coaches operates two public services - Nenthead to Alston and Alston to Hexham

By Bike

Why not explore Eden's epic scenery by bike? Bring your own or hire one when you get here to discover all that Eden has to offer.

If you have an e-bike, details on where you can charge your electric bike is available in our Cycling section.

By 'Steamer'

Ullswater 'Steamers' create the perfect opportunity to travel around Lake Ullswater by boat.

Taxis

Taxi Ranks in Penrith

Car Hire and Rental

Enterprise Car Hire, Penrith
Eden Garage, Temple Sowerby, Penrith
Practical Car Rental, Penrith
Lake District Chauffeurs offer Chauffeur Services to visitors and businesses visiting Eden and surrounding areas.
Ullswater Road Garage, Penrith

Details of where you can charge electric cars are available on our electric car charging points webpage.

Co-Wheels Car Club

Collect your Co-wheels car from Penrith Railway Station, for pay as you go car hire around Eden. Members can access cars 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is keyless entry to the vehicles, allowing your car hire to fit seamlessly with your train travel. A simple hourly and mileage charge covers fuel and comprehensive insurance - so all you do is the driving! Cars are in designated bays and can be booked in advance or last minute either on-line or over the phone.