Discover the Lake District and the wider Cumbria region with one convenient travel pass. Enjoy unlimited travel on participating trains, buses, and Windermere Lake Cruises, plus exclusive discounts on selected attractions. Available as a 1-day or 3-day pass, the Cumbria Pass offers a flexible and convenient way to explore one of England’s most beautiful destinations.
The Cumbria Travel Pass can be used on any Northern, Avanti West Coast or Transpennine Express trains, Stagecoach buses and Windermere Day Cruises Below shows the boundaries of our network.
Boundaries: The County of Cumbria – Northern, TransPennine & Avanti services within Cumbria (Lancaster<>Carlisle via both Barrow-in-Furness and Penrith, including services Oxenholme to Windermere), Stagecoach Bus services within Cumbria (excluding school buses), plus the Lakes Day Cruises on Windermere
The Cumbria Pass can be purchased by anyone, including residents of the United Kingdom.
Customers can select a first date of travel that is up to 11 months from the purchase date.
After purchase you’ll receive an email with a link to activate your Cumbria Travel M-Pass and select your travel dates. Your travel dates must be within 11 months of the purchase date.
Activate your pass when your travel dates are confirmed. You cannot make changes or get a refund after activation.
Once you’ve activated your Cumbria Travel M-Pass, you’ll receive another email with the pass attached as a PDF file.
Before you travel download this M-Pass directly to your mobile phone.
You will need to show the M-Pass on your phone to station, on-train staff , and bus and boat operatives on request. Printouts are not accepted. You must also show valid photo ID.
A seat reservation is optional but recommended in order to guarantee a seat on a specific train and time. Reservations can be made up to 12 weeks in advance. Reserve a seat.
Note: Upgrades to First Class are not available.