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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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.
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.
Holidays in the Lake District simply don't require a car. There's a comprehensive network of public transport to and around the Lakes, so no matter where you want to go, you're well-connected.
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 cheapest tickets we've found for trains from London to Oxenholme Lake District are US$39.08. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$39, while the price is around US$81 if you book 7 days in advance.
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.
The Lake District Circuit covers 119 kilometres (74 miles) and is typically completed in about six days of walking. Your total trip duration then depends on whether you incorporate rest days into the walk and, if so, how many. Further information: A six day itinerary is described below.
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.
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!
As well as the miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycletracks, 55% (500 square miles) of the National Park is classified as Open Access land. You are able to walk anywhere across this land, but you are not allowed to cycle or ride a horse. It is also not permitted to camp or swim.
There are a wide range of activities and things to do in the Lake District, and with more than 3,100 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk and cycle around our countryside to your heart's content. In the winter you can even learn winter skills with our very own Fell Top Assessors on Helvellyn.