The nearest airport is in Manchester, approximately three hours drive away.
Train Services
There is a Monday to Saturday service to Whitehaven and Carlisle to the North and to Barrow and Lancaster to the South, linking with the National Rail Network at Carlisle and Lancaster. For National rail enquiries phone 08457 484 950
Local Trains
A narrow gauge railway links the main, line station at Ravenglass, a few miles South of Gosforth, to Dalegarth in the Eskdale Valley. A good day out is to catch the train from Ravenglass to Dalegarth, have a look around Boot, refresh yourself in the local cafe's or pubs, and walk back to Ravenglass on the well marked trails.
Bus Services
Stagecoach operate an irregular timetabled bus service from Monday to Saturday between Whitehaven and Muncaster Castle. calling at Ponsonby, Gosforth, Seascale Station, Holmrook and Ravenglass. There is also a Sunday service between Whitehaven and Millom. For public transport information phone 0870 608 2608
Community Car Service
There are community car services available for the area for surgery/ hospital visits, shopping, dentists etc, phone 019467 25518
Taxi Services
Gosforth Private Hire operates a taxi service and airport transfer service, phone 019467 25308
Minibus Services
Gosforth Outriders is a community transport club using the Abbeyfield minibus from Gosforth to provide once a week transport to the surgery in Seascale, and for other trips from the Gosforth area. See the Whats On section of this website for details
A prebookable dial-a-ride taxibus service runs from Seascale via Gosforth and Nether Wasdale to Wasdale Head, and back, on Thursday, Saturday ansd Sunday, phone 019467 25308
The Muncaster Microbus operates a prebooked return service to Whitehaven on Tuesdays andThursdays, also regular trips to Barrow, Egremont, Workington, ockermouth and Kendal. Phone 01229 717229
Sims Coaches based in Eskdale is a private coach operator offering private hire, day trips, excursions and coaching holidays. Phone 019467 23158