Coach Holidays & Breaks to the Lake District (2024)

FAQs

Can you get a coach to Lake District? ›

You can travel to the Lake District by coach with the National Express from several UK cities including London and Manchester. There's also a direct service from Victoria Coach Station to Windermere.

Covering 912 square miles (2,362 square km), the Lake District is England's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to more than 200 mighty mountains and hills (known as 'fells').

Current surveys show that 18.1 million visitors come to the Lake District each year. Most come to enjoy the scenery, peace and quiet and walking but many others visit specific attractions or take part in an outdoor activity.

Tourism is the main source of income for Lake District economy. Tourism brings great benefits to the area. Visitors spend money on accommodation, food, drink and leisure activities and indirectly support other business such as wholesalers and the building trade.

The nearest train station to the Lake District is Oxenholme Rail Station, which serves as a good base to explore Kendal and the surrounding areas. Oxenholme station is on the West Coast Main Line and is served by Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Northern services. Travelling from London?

Kendal. Of all the towns near the Lake District, Kendal is perhaps the most famous. It's affectionately known as the gateway to the Lake District, and you'll probably pass through if you're staying at one of our holiday cottages in the South Lakes.

How long to spend in the Lake District entirely depends on your purpose for visiting and what you want to get out of your trip. How long to spend in the Lake District depends on your own individual preferences, however we recommend spending 3 – 5 nights in the area.

The National Trust owns around 25% of the total area (including some lakes and land of significant landscape value). The Forestry Commission and other investors in forests and woodland. United Utilities (owns 8%) Lake District National Park Authority (owns 3.9%)

Bassenthwaite Lake, situated in the north of the region near Keswick, is the only one that is actually a lake.

Is Windermere Village worth visiting? ›

Visit Windermere, it is the perfect Lakeland destination all year round. With the shores of the lake so close, you are never short of fantastic scenery or leisure activities. Several local viewpoints offer panoramic views of both the lake and more distant mountains.

Great for All Seasons

The Lake District is truly beautiful all year round, boasting stunning scenery throughout all seasons. You will find fewer visitors during winter, so this can be a great time to come by if you're looking for a bit more peace and quiet.

It's no wonder that the Lake District is one of the most popular places to visit in the UK. With its simply spectacular scenery, amazing places to eat and drink, wildlife to discover and a wealth of history and culture, the Lakes are a must-visit. Check out our top 5 reasons why you should visit the Lake District!

You can request a ride on any day and at any time with Uber in Windermere.

Catching the bus is the easiest way to get where you need to go, as the Lake District bus network is so vast. Many bus routes connect major hubs such as Keswick, Kendal, Windermere and Penrith. Plus there are also buses to the bases of popular fells and lakes.

Need a taxi while visiting the Lake District, Cumbria? Whatever your transportation need, you're covered! From taxi services to a favourite restaurant, to private hire and regional airport transfer services.

Once in the Lake District, the network of buses serves as an excellent way to navigate the area. Services like the Keswick to Borrowdale bus take you through some of the most stunning routes, providing easy access to popular spots while allowing you to soak in the panoramic views.