Cumbrian Coast Line
Northern train travelling along the Cumbrian Coast at Ravenglass
View from Cumbrian Coast train of sea and blue sky

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Train travelling through countryside with mountains in background

Outdoors and nature

Scenic views

Walking

Cumbrian Coast Line

Barrow-in-Furness – Carlisle via The Lake District

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.

About this line

Route

Barrow-in-Furness – Carlisle

Journey time

3 hrs

Cost

£17.80 Off-Peak Day Return

Distance

85 miles | 137 km

Stations on this line:

  • Barrow-in-Furness
  • Askam
  • Kirkby-in-Furness
  • Foxfield
  • Green Road
  • Millom
  • Silecroft
  • Bootle (Cumbria)
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