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Visit Carlisle Castle car-free
Carlisle Castle is about a 15 minute walk from Carlisle train station, or there are buses that stop five minutes’ walk from the castle. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
Enjoy 20% off entry when you visit us car-free, showing a train or bus ticket or a bike helmet on arrival – terms and conditions apply.
Carlisle Castle is very close to National Routes 7 and 72. Plan your cycle route here.
Taxis in Carlisle 01228 812612.
Carlisle station is at the end of three of the UK top scenic railway journeys: the famous Settle and Carlisle line through the Yorkshire Dales, the Cumbrian Coast line and the Tyne Valley Railway.
Add PlusBus to your train ticket for unlimited travel within Carlisle town.
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Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Carlisle Castle.
Getting to Carlisle Castle car-free
Here's our recommended route to Carlisle Castle. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Several buses stop at Market Hall, round the corner from the castle, including frequent buses 61, 63 and 67 (all operated by Stagecoach). They run every few minutes from the Courts, close to the railway station and take about five minutes to reach Market Hall. It’s then a short walk to Carlisle Castle.
Hourly bus 300 runs from Flimby and Maryport and there are buses a few times a day from Keswick and Cockermouth.
By train via Carlisle
Regular trains to Carlisle arrive from Newcastle, Lancaster, London Euston, Glasgow and lots of other places.
Carlisle Castle is about 15 minutes from Carlisle railway station so it’s easy walk there from the station.
About Carlisle Castle
Standing proud in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. The most besieged castle in the British Isles, it has a long and turbulent history. Visit the site where Mary, Queen of Scots was held captive and uncover the truth behind the Prisoners’ Carvings found in the castle keep.
Explore the medieval castle rooms, see the castle’s most famous inhabitants brought to life with the exhibition, walk the castle walls and step into what was once the bedroom of Richard III.
We're also home to Cumbria's Museum of Military Life.
For any queries about visiting contact Carlisle Castle on 01228 591922 or customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Address: Carlisle Castle, Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR. Visit Website