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How to get fromCarlisle to Conistonby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Coniston by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickbusX5 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Keswick to Conistontaxi
    1h 51m
    £51–72

  2. Drive 46 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Conistoncar46 mi
    1h 2m
    £12–17

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Conistontaxi
    1h 59m
    £39–60

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Conistontaxi46 mi
    1h 2m
    £100–130

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Coniston. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Penrith Rail Station, take the bus to Keswick, then take the taxi to Coniston. Alternatively, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Coniston.

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