How to get to Appleby
By train
Arriving by rail is by far the best option for the day visitor. It avoids the congested traffic and parking charges of coming by car. Appleby rail station is right in the heart of the town, and is only a minute or so walk (down a fairly steep hill) from the buzz of the Fair.The station is on the historic Settle-Carlisle line, widely believed to be the most picturesque rail line in England. For details of train timetables and more information on this historic line click here. For rail connection details click here.
By bus
For information on bus services in Cumbria and bus timetables click here. Bus services can be disrupted during the Fair and it is advisable to check with Traveline before planning your journey. Ring 0871 200 22 33 or visit their website.On certain days the drop off and pick-up points are at the
lay-bys either side of the Appleby by-pass (A66) rather than The
Sands and the centre of Appleby. Pedestrians should take care on the
lay-bys and not set foot on the dual carriageway itself.
Service 563 Kirkby Stephen–Penrith via Appleby.
A normal service will operate until the 17:08 arrival in Kirkby
Stephen on Wednesday 3rd June (departs Appleby 16:40). All journeys
after the 17:10 departure from Kirkby Stephen (17:38 at Appleby)
will go via the Appleby by-pass (A66). All journeys on Thursday 4th,
Friday 5th, and Saturday 6th June will run via the by-pass, except
the 0730 from Kirkby Stephen (0758 from Appleby) which will continue
to run via the Sands. Normal service will be resumed on Monday 8th
June.
Anyone who has any queries or needs to travel via the centre of the
Town, and would have difficulties due to these changes should
contact Mark Hodgkiss on 01228 226723 and attempts will be made to
arrange alternative transport.
Arrving by coach
All coaches will arrive from A66 east or B6260 south and the coach
drop off/collection will be at the town centre bus stop (outside
Market Hall).
Images from the fair...
