By train. The train is an affordable and relatively fast way to get to the Lake District. You can take the West Coast Mainline from London to Glasgow, and jump off at Oxenholme just outside of Kendal.
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Trains. The West Coast mainline runs to the east of the Lake District, connecting Oxenholme (which is near Kendal), Penrith and Carlisle with London and Glasgow. A direct train runs from Manchester to Windermere. Local trains from Oxenholme call at Kendal, Staveley and Windermere.
The fastest trains from London to Oxenholme Lake District take around 2 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 356 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 05:30. The last departure is usually at around 19:30.
As such, it's a popular destination for holidaymakers and tourists alike, that make up some 15.8 million visitors that flock here every year. A lake district day trip is the perfect way to take in all the sights without having to worry about overnight accommodation.
Experience the untamed beauty and literary heritage of England's Lake District on this guided day trip from London, with round-trip rail tickets included. On arrival, explore this epic region by minivan, visiting Lake Windermere, Hawkshead, and Tarn Hows.
The Lake District is in the North-West of England, with Manchester to the South and Carlise to the North. From sitting back watching the landscape go by on a train to connecting with the National Park by boat, let the journey be part of your adventure!