Parking at the castle itself is only available for disabled visitors, but there are several car parks nearby in the city centre. These are sign-posted and charged-for (not managed by English Heritage). Devonshire Walk car park (CA3 8UL) is next to the castle (not managed by English Heritage).

The castle is located in Carlisle city centre. Follow Castle Street, past Carlisle Cathedral on left. At the main road, take the underpass to the castle.

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Postcode : CA3 8UR

Latitude : 54.897588

Longtitude : -2.941205

Several buses stop at Market Hall, round the corner from the castle, including frequent buses 61, 63 and 67 (all operated by Stagecoach). They run every few minutes from the Courts, close to the railway station and take about five minutes to reach Market Hall. It’s then a short walk to Carlisle Castle.

Hourly bus 300 runs from Flimby and Maryport and there are buses a few times a day from Keswick and Cockermouth.

Carlisle Castle is a 15 minute walk from Carlisle railway station.

Carlisle Castle is very close to National Routes 7 and 72. 

Find your cycling route to Carlisle Castle at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.

Escape the traffic and travel to Carlisle Castle by train, bus or bicycle and be rewarded with 20% off your walk-up ticket. Show your bus or train ticket, or bike helmet, at the point of purchase to receive your discount. English Heritage are working with Good Journey to encourage sustainable travel to Carlisle Castle, click here to find out more and for help planning your route.