Can you do a day trip to Lake District from London?

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.



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With 1 day in the Lake District, you certainly won't be able to see everything! But, you'll be able to see a good portion of the best places to visit in the Lake District and get a good feel for this beautiful part of the UK!

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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.

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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.

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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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