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Carlisle, CumbriaCity of Carlisle, CumbriaRoad Carlisle links directly with the North West, Yorkshire and Humberside by the M6, M61, M62 and adjoining motorways. Take the M25, M1 (or M40) and M6 for a speedy journey from London and the South East. The M74/A74, A7 and A69 are the quickest routes from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle respectively. Carlisle is approximately a two-hour drive from Stranraer on the A75. Train Fast comfortable Virgin trains from London (Euston) reach Carlisle in about four hours on their way to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Trains from Edinburgh take less than two hours. Carlisle's Citadel Station is the final station for three of the country's scenic railways. For timetable details, visit www.railtrack.co.uk Air Carlisle Airport 01228 573641 can accept most prearranged private and commercial aircraft. Coach National Express operates services to Carlisle from all major cities. For further information visit www.gobycoach.com Facts about CarlisleCarlisle is the most northerly English City and the smallest in population terms but largest in land area Carlisle boasts the highest and lowest points in any city, ranging from sea level to the top of coal fell, 622m (2041 ft) Carlisle had the first letterbox on mainland Britain The first delivery of newspapers by air in Britain took place in Carlisle The first cardboard railway ticket was invented and used in Carlisle Carlisle does not feature in the Domesday Book because, in 1086, Carlisle was in the possession of the Scots Eddie Stobart, the Road Transport company, began in and around Carlisle Official City of Carlisle, Cumbria website: www.carlisle.gov.uk |
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