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Carlisle, Cumbria
City of Carlisle, Cumbria
Road
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 Carlisle
Carlisle 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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