Get Around Eden

By Train

The Settle Carlisle Railway runs through Eden, with trains stopping at stations at Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Langwathby, Lazonby and Armathwaite.

For up to date information and timetables please visit the Settle to Carlisle Railway website.

By Bus

From 1 January 2025 through to the end of December 2025, a new single fare cap of £3 will be introduced.

Bus Timetables for Eden can be found on the Stagecoach website.  

Bus Services

• Cumbria Classic Coaches offer trips and excursions throughout the year on their vintage half-cab buses, capturing the spirit of England's rural history.  Details of the heritage routes around Eden are available on their website

• Fellrunner buses serve most of the villages in the Penrith area with services to Penrith or Carlisle. All buses are driven by local volunteers for the benefit of the community. Most services allow for about 3 hours in Penrith and 4 hours in Carlisle
  
  
• NBM run a service in and around Penrith for further information telephone 01768 892727
  
  
• Stagecoach run a bus service within Eden, up to date timetables are available on their website
  
  
• Traveline offers comprehensive travel information for Eden
  
  

• Western Dales Bus run a bus service in the western Yorkshire Dales linking Kendal, Sedbergh, Kirkby Stephen, Brough, Penrith, Dent and Hawes
  
  
• Wright Bros Coaches operates two public services - Nenthead to Alston and Alston to Hexham
  
  

By Bike

Why not explore Eden's epic scenery by bike? Bring your own or hire one when you get here to discover all that Eden has to offer.

If you are exploring Eden on an e-bike, visit our webpage for more information on where you can charge your electric bike.

By 'Steamer'

Ullswater 'Steamers' create the perfect opportunity to travel around Lake Ullswater by boat.

Taxis

• Taxi Ranks in Penrith

Car Hire and Rental

• Enterprise Car Hire, Penrith

• Eden Garage, Temple Sowerby, Penrith
  

• Practical Car Rental, Penrith

• Lake District Chauffeurs offer Chauffeur Services to visitors and businesses visiting Eden and surrounding areas.

• Ullswater Road Garage, Penrith 

Details of where you can charge electric cars are available on our electric car charging points webpage.

Current road works and improvements

Current and upcoming road works in Cumbria are available on the Westmorland and Furness website.
 

Co-Wheels Car Club

Collect your Co-wheels car from Penrith Railway Stations at any time, day or night, for pay as you go car hire to get you around Eden.  Members can access cars 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with keyless entry to the vehicles, allowing your car hire to fit seamlessly with your train travel. A simple hourly and mileage charge covers fuel and comprehensive insurance - so all you do is the driving! Cars are in designated bays and can be booked in advance or last minute either on-line or over the phone. 
 

Further information

For any further information about getting around Eden, please contact Penrith Tourist Information Centre.