TRAINS:
First Trans-Peninne Express
tel: 0845 600 1671
reservations: 0845 600 1674
Manchester - Windermere ;
Manchester - Barrow
Manchester Airport - Cumbria - Scotland (from 9 December 2007)
Only two bikes allowed on most trains, but they travel free. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
First ScotRail
tel: 0845 601 5929
reservations: 08457 550033
mail: scotrailenquiries@firstgroup.com
Glasgow via Dumfries - Carlisle
Cycles are carried free on all ScotRail services, but space is limited. ScotRail aim to provide between two and six spaces per train
Tandems and tricycles are not permitted. There are no special restrictions on folding bikes.
Northern
tel: 0845 00 00 125
reservations: 0845 600 8008
Settle - Carlisle ; Newcastle - Carlisle; Barrow - Carlisle
Most trains accomodate only two bicycles and space is not reservable, so it's first come first served.
There are no special restrictions on folding bikesVirgin Trains
tel: 08457 222 333
CrossCountry: Scotland - West Midlands & South West England (until 9 December 2007)
West Coast : Scotland - London Euston
Both services carry up to four bikes. A free advance reservation is required for each single journey. When making a reservation, remember that it's no longer possible to book bicycles online, and it's advisable to make the bicycle booking when you buy your ticket.
There are no special restrictions on folding bikes Please make enquiries in advance over whether tandems can be carried.
BUSES:
Hadrians Wall Bus (Service AD122)
tel: 01434 32022
It runs from Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle once a day then more frequently east to Brampton, Lanercost,Birdoswald, and Gilsland
The service can carry up to two bikes per bus.
Please note, this service operates from Easter to the end of October.
Cross Lakes Shuttle
tel: 01539 445161
This integrated bus and boat service operates between Bowness Pier,Hawkshead, Grizedale and all stops in between.
Please note, Summer only
Service 505 Windermere - Ambleside - Hawkshead - Consiton
The 505 Windermere to Coniston service can now carry bikes free of charge.
There is room for two cycles, but you are advised to book in advance to ensure there is space.
Cycles can only be boarded/unloaded at Windermere Rail Station, Ambleside Kelsick Road, Hawkshead Village and Coniston.
To book, simply phone 01539 722143 (Monday to Friday 09.30-16.30), with the details of where you will join and leave the bus.
Please see the flyer for more details.
Please note, this service operates all year round.
BOATS:
Windermere Steamers and Launches
tel: 01539 432225
Linking Bowness, Ambleside and Lakeside, the larger steamers can take bikes
Ullswater Steamers
tel: 01768 482229
It runs from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding and HowtownConiston Launch
tel: 01539 431188
It operates from several landing points around Coniston Water