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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.

 

Current road works and improvements

Current and upcoming road works in Cumbria are available on the Westmorland and Furness website.
 

By Bus

Ullswater bus

There is currently a single fare cap of £3 on bus journeys (from January 2027 the cap will be reduced to £2).  Visit the Stagecoach website for bus timetables for Eden.

A useful bus-to-walk guide is available on the hikes.guide website.

  • Fellrunner buses serve most of the villages in the Penrith area with services to PenrithFellrunner bus photo courtesy of the Cumbria Photo Library 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

  • The Extra Mile for Rural Communities around Penrith: The Extra Mile is designed to improve access to public transport in areas where there is not access to a bus service. It is a Digital Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) service that allows passengers to book journeys when they need them, rather than relying on a fixed bus timetable or route. 

  • 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

  • Lonsdale Buses provide a bus between Kendal and Kirkby Stephen. The 571 service will connect Brough to Kendal, passing through Kirkby Stephen, Ravenstonedale, Tebay, and Grayrigg.

  • Wright Bros Coaches operates two public services - Nenthead to Alston and Alston to Hexham

    Penrith Cyclists at Penrith Station photo courtesy of the Cumbria Photo library

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 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.


Ullswater 'Steamers' group photo courtesy of the Cumbria Photo library

By 'Steamer'

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

Taxis

 

Car Hire and Rental

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

 

Co-Wheels - Car rental

Collect your Co-wheels car from Penrith Railway Station anytime, day or night, for a flexible, pay-as-you-go rental - perfect for exploring the area.  The keyless entry system allows members to access vehicles 24/7, making it easy to continue your journey as soon as you step off the train. With a simple hourly and mileage charge covering fuel and comprehensive insurance, all you need to do is drive. Cars are located in designated bays and can be booked in advance or last minute via the app, online or over the phone.

Further information

For any further information about getting around Eden, please contact Penrith Tourist Information Centre.