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Connections By Road

The M6 runs through Cumbria and along with major trunk roads make the north, north-east, and Scotland within a comfortable drive.

Distance to Central London: Up to 300 miles
Distance to Leeds: Up to 100 miles (Up to 2.5 hours)
Distance to Liverpool: Up to 100 miles (Up to 2 hours)
Distance to Manchester: Up to 100 miles (Up to 2 hours)
Distance to Newcastle: Up to 75 miles (Up to 1.5 hour)
Distance to Oxford: Up to 300 miles (Up to 5 hours)
Distance to Cambridge: Up to 300 miles (Up to 5 hours)

Connections By Rail

London and Scotland can be reached by the West Coast Mainline with direct trains from Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme (Kendal).

Hours to Central London: 2.5-3

Hours to Central London: Up to 3

Connections By Air

Airports at Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Teesside and Liverpool provide links to UK and international cities. Plans have been approved to develop Carlisle Lake District Airport.

Closest Airport: Newcastle
Flights per week to Central London: 7 or more
Distance to Glasgow: Up to 150 miles
Distance to Manchester: Up to 150 miles (Up to 2 hours)

Connections By Freight Ports

The county has an excellent system of couriers and freight transport companies. Freight ports operate at Silloth, Workington and Barrow in Furness.

Distance to Liverpool: Up to 150 miles (Up to 2 hours)