How do I get to Lake District from London without a car?

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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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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The nearest train station to the Lake District is Oxenholme Rail Station, which serves as a good base to explore Kendal and the surrounding areas. Oxenholme station is on the West Coast Main Line and is served by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern services. Travelling from London?

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The quickest way to drive from London to the Lake District is via the M6, a journey length of about 270 miles or five hours' driving time.

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