{"id":3684,"date":"2025-06-23T16:17:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T16:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=3684"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T16:17:08","slug":"nearest-airports-to-cumbria-how-to-get-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/cumbria\/nearest-airports-to-cumbria-how-to-get-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearest Airports to Cumbria &#038; How to Get There"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cumbria, located in the beautiful North West of England, doesn\u2019t have a major international airport within its borders, but it is well-served by several nearby airports depending on which part of Cumbria you&#8217;re visiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Manchester Airport (MAN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Approx. 90 &#8211; 120 miles depending on location in Cumbria (around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Use:<\/strong> Biggest international airport nearby, excellent global connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi:<\/strong> Direct motorway access via M6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Train:<\/strong> Regular services from <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/manchester\/travelling-to-manchester-here-are-the-top-reasons-people-visit\/\">Manchester<\/a> Airport to Oxenholme (Lake District), Penrith, and Carlisle (via change at Manchester Piccadilly).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Transfers:<\/strong> DM <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/planning-your-trip-to-liverpool-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-airport-taxi-transfers\/\">Airport Transfers<\/a> offer direct <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/chester\/cheshire-oaks-taxi-minibus-transfers-5-8-seaters-executive-travel-to-the-designer-outlet\/\">taxi<\/a>, minibus, and executive <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/visiting-blackpool-travel-in-style-with-a-chauffeur-driven-mercedes\/\">chauffeur<\/a> services between Cumbria and <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wrexham\/how-to-get-from-manchester-airport-man-to-wrexham-football-ground-racecourse-ground\/\">Manchester Airport<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Newcastle Airport (NCL)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Approx. 60 &#8211; 100 miles (1.5 to 2 hours depending on where in Cumbria).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Use:<\/strong> Convenient for northern Cumbria, Carlisle, and the Lake District.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi:<\/strong> Via A69 or A66 then M6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Train:<\/strong> Train to Newcastle then Metro to the airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Transfers:<\/strong> Door-to-door private hire options with DM Airport Transfers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Approx. 90 &#8211; 120 miles (about 2-2.5 hours by road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Use:<\/strong> Good for European flights and North West Cumbria visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi:<\/strong> M6 northbound, straightforward motorway access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Transfers:<\/strong> Comfortable and reliable private airport transfers with DM Airport Transfers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Approx. 80 &#8211; 110 miles (about 2-2.5 hours depending on location).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Use:<\/strong> Convenient for visitors from the Yorkshire region into south-east Cumbria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi:<\/strong> M6 and A65.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Transfers:<\/strong> Book a minibus or executive vehicle with DM Airport Transfers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> Directly in Cumbria (mainly serves northern Cumbria and limited destinations).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Use:<\/strong> Small regional airport mainly for private charters and seasonal flights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi:<\/strong> Short local taxi journeys from Carlisle or Penrith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Private Transfers:<\/strong> Local executive and <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/blackpool-pleasure-beach-taxi-minibus-transfers-5-8-seaters-executive-travel-for-groups-families\/\">minibus transfers<\/a> available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DM Airport Transfers<\/strong> offer <strong>private taxis, minibuses, and executive vehicles<\/strong> for all Cumbria airport transfers, ensuring a stress-free journey no matter which airport you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact us today:<\/strong><br>WhatsApp: +44 7947 199830<br>Email: <a>info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><br>Website: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\">dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cumbria, located in the beautiful North West of England, doesn\u2019t have a major international airport within &hellip; 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