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To reach Cumbria by car, you can take the M6 motorway from Manchester or London. If you're driving from Edinburgh, take the A7 and then the A689. Another option is to take the A6 from Manchester or the A66 from Penrith.
If you're traveling by train, you can take a direct train from London Euston to Carlisle, which takes around 3 hours. From there, you can take local trains to other parts of Cumbria. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh to Carlisle, which takes around 1.5 hours.
For those looking to explore the Lake District, it's recommended to travel by car in order to have more flexibility and access to remote areas. However, there are also bus tours available from nearby towns such as Ambleside and Windermere.
The closest airport to Cumbria is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 90 miles away. The suggested route would be to take the M6 motorway northbound and exit onto the A590 towards Cumbria. However, it's also possible to take a train from Manchester Airport to Cumbria, which takes around 2 hours.