Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cartmel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cartmel

Cartmel is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cartmel to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Cartmel

Plane

Although Cartmel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 92 km from Cartmel. The shortest domestic flight to Cartmel departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cartmel, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cartmel to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cartmel is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 92 km from Cartmel. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cartmel, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cartmel takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Cartmel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 92 km from Cartmel. The shortest domestic flight to Cartmel departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cartmel, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cartmel to Liverpool takes 0h 51m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cartmel is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 92 km from Cartmel. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cartmel, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cartmel takes 225 km and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Cartmel

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Cartmel

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cartmel

Average rates range from around £135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cartmel

Most booked hotels in Cartmel

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Coffee & Stays at Cartmel Square
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Hope and Anchor
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£91+
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Hiring a car in Cartmel

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Cartmel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Cartmel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.