Popular Cumbria Routes
Live departure boards and travel information for the most popular rail journeys across Cumbria. Each route page shows real-time trains in both directions plus local travel tips.
Carlisle to Windermere
One of the most popular rail journeys in Cumbria, taking you from the historic border city of Carlisle through the Eden Valley to the heart of the Lake District.
Workington to Carlisle
The northern section of the Cumbrian Coast line, running through Maryport, Aspatria and Wigton before arriving at Carlisle.
Whitehaven to Carlisle
A scenic coastal journey from historic Whitehaven north through West Cumbria to Carlisle.
Oxenholme to Windermere
The classic Lake District branch line — a short but scenic journey through the southern Lakeland countryside into the heart of the National Park.
Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle
One of the most scenic rail journeys in England — the full Cumbrian Coast line takes you around the entire Cumbrian coast from Furness to Carlisle.
Carlisle to Appleby
The start of the famous Settle–Carlisle line journey, passing through the Eden Valley to Appleby.
Penrith to Windermere
A popular route for Lake District visitors arriving on the West Coast Main Line, changing at Oxenholme for the Windermere branch.
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Scenic rail journeys in Cumbria
The Settle–Carlisle Line
One of the most dramatic railway journeys in Britain, climbing through the Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley. Famous for steam specials.
Carlisle to Appleby →The Cumbrian Coast Line
A stunning coastal route from Barrow-in-Furness around the entire western coast of Cumbria to Carlisle, with views across the Solway Firth.
Barrow to Carlisle →The Windermere Branch
The classic Lake District rail journey — change at Oxenholme for the short branch line through Kendal into the heart of the National Park.
Oxenholme to Windermere →