St Bees

Transport & travel

By Rail to St Bees

St Bees is fortunate in still having a rail link and is served by 20 trains passenger trains a day between Barrow and Carlisle. Some of the trains on the southern route extend through to Preston or Lancaster.

Trains are run by Northern Rail (0845 600 11 59) and times and fares are available on 08547 48 49 50 (national phone line) or see National rail timetable online.

For online live arrivals and departures see Departure board

The railway came to St. Bees in 1849 (see Cumbria Railways). In common with national trends usage has been increasing steadly over the last 6 years. A survey has shown that a large number of Coast to Coast walkers use the train.

Notes:
1.Trains are direct from Carlisle.

2.Penrith requires road transport to St. Bees

3.Change at Barrow or Lancaster for St. Bees.

See our rail routes page for overview of changing and through trains

From the North (Glasgow Edinburgh, Newcastle)
Mainline train to Carlisle, then coast line train to St Bees. A few Carlisle trains terminate at Whitehaven, so look at the timetable.

From the South
From the South you can travel via Barrow-in Furness, with some through trains starting from Lancaster. Otherwise change at Lancaster or Preston for Barrow. There are direct trains from Manchester Airport to Carlisle and Barrow. The fastest west coast main line time (Pendolino service) is now down to just over 3 hours to Carlisle.

The most picturesque route is via Barrow and the Lake District Peninsulas; the journey itself in an experience. The railway crosses the estuaries of southern Lakeland, and there are marvellous views of the Lakeland fells. Near St. Bees the scenery changes and the track is almost running along the beach for the last few miles. There are amazing seascapes from the carriage window.

Sundays
There are no trains direct to St. Bees on Sundays. Trains terminate at Barrow and Whitehaven. Whitehave is just a 5 mile taxi ride away.

St Bees Railway Station

For full and up to date information on train times, fares, etc. see

The train Line - Virgin trains - Network Rail - UK Public transport

What is a reasonable proposition for someone arriving on an overnight flight? By the time you collect your luggage, clear customs and wake up (probably in that order), have a coffee (to complete the process) it will be early to mid-morning. So reasonable trains to catch are listed below. These are times for Mondays to Saturdays (Saturday times usually are slightly different). Sunday trains are less frequent. To check these times and look for alternatives, use the links above for more details. Please make sure you search from wherever to Whitehaven or St Bees.

View from footbridge

Station history

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