OUR LOCATION

Finding the museum is easy – we are based at Ravenglass railway station. Just choose your mode of transport and click the link to view the best way to get to us.

You can even get custom directions from your location by entering your postcode below to get to either Ravenglass or Dalegarth for Boot station.

By Road

Directions: By Road

From M6 junction 36 follow the brown Western Lake District signs to Broughton-in-Furness, passing Newby Bridge on the A590 and turning right at Greenodd roundabout onto the A5092. From Broughton-in-Furness follow the A595 to Silecroft T junction (turn right) and beyond.

 

From M6 junction 40 follow the brown Western Lake District signs past Keswick on the A66 towards Cockermouth. Turn left at the Cockermouth roundabout onto the A5086. Follow the A5086 to Egremont where it joins the A595. Turn left for Ravenglass following the A595.

 

From Ambleside use the A593 passing through Coniston before arriving at Broughton-in-Furness. From Windermere and Bowness take the A592 to Newby Bridge.

 

Various scenic routes offer spectacular journeys in fine weather. From the Central Lakes the dramatic Wrynose and Hardknott passes route to  Eskdale but be aware of the 1-in-3 hills, single track road and hairpin bends. Not for the faint-hearted. There are also single track roads over Cold Fell and Corney Fell, though it is usually quicker to take the main roads.

By Rail

Directions: By Rail

Leave the car behind and visit us by rail from Lancaster and Morecambe, Grange-over-Sands, Preston, and Carlisle. Regular Northern trains travel on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Whitehaven and Barrow calling at Ravenglass every day except Sunday. Save money with a through ticket: £4.00 off the normal combined adult fare, £2.00 off the child fare with even greater savings for railcard holders. You can buy these from station ticket offices or from conductors on the train.

 

For more details on timetable and fare information visit northernrailway.co.uk or call 0800 200 6060

By Bus

Directions: By Bus

There is no regular bus service to Ravenglass.

The Muncaster Microbus operates in the Bootle, Eskdale, Wasdale, Holmrook, Seascale and Gosforth area of Cumbria. It does not run to a set timetable and seats must be pre-booked in advance.  01229 717229