Northern train travelling along the Cumbrian Coast at Ravenglass

View from Cumbrian Coast train of sea and blue sky

Train travelling through countryside with mountains in background

Explore the hidden face of Cumbria passing the spectacular Lake District fells, quaint villages, rural countryside and stunning coastline.

The Cumbrian Coast Line is perfect for those wanting to explore the great outdoors with easy access to the Lake District National Park. Leave the train at St Bees for the start of Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast walk. For history lovers, explore the legacy of the line at Millom Discovery Centre, enjoy a trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale heritage railway and explore Maryport town that’s steeped in Roman history.

Highlights

See the stunning views of the Irish Sea

Take a ride on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Walk up Black Combe

Find out more

Local line website

Getting there

Train/bus Car Plane

Depending on your direction of travel, you can park at either Carlisle Station or at Barrow Station.

Carlisle is a hub station for trains from the north, south and east connecting to the Cumbrian Coast Line. There are some direct train services running from the north east along the Tyne Valley line through to West Cumbria.

Passengers from the south can also travel along the Furness line from Carnforth connecting to the Cumbrian Coast Line at Barrow in Furness.

A number of bus routes serve Carlisle Station and Barrow Station. Get local bus times by planning your journey on the Traveline website.

Route

Barrow-in-Furness - Carlisle

Cost

£17.80 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year *partial service on Sundays

Journey time

3 hours

Distance

85 miles | 137 km

Time from London

3:30 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Suggested itinerary

Take the high speed train from London Euston to Carlisle. Trains leave regularly throughout the day (look up times). The journey takes approximately 3 hour 31 minutes.

Want to know more about exploring Carlisle? Click here to find all the info you need on the Discover Carlisle website.

Attractions along the Cambrian Coast Line include:

Millom Discover Centre

An interesting museum containing a wonderful model railway highlighting the heritage and social impact of the Cumbrian Coast line.

Journey time - located on Millom train station platform

Lake District Coast Aquarium

Discover the amazing underwater world of Cumbria’s seas and coasts in the heart of Maryport Harbour.

Journey time – 11 minute walk from Maryport station

The Beacon Museum

Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon Museum is home to the town's museum collection.

Journey time – 11 minute walk from Whitehaven station

Muncaster Castle