This is a Planes, Trains, and Automobile type of situation, so buckle up! For moving around the UK, there are a couple of options. If you're feeling adventurous, you can hire a car! Other than that, the UK has a good railway and bus system for moving around. Here is a breakdown of options and times for getting to Springkell.

There are three main options we've found for flights. You can fly into Glasgow, Edinburgh, or London.

Car: 1 hr 25 minutes Bus/Train: +- 2 hr. From the airport, a taxi or bus should take you to the closest train station, which is Paisley St James. From there you will take the train to Carlisle (CAR). From Carlisle, a taxi can be taken to the venue.

Car: +/- 1 hr 40 minutes Train:+- 1 hr 30 min. From the airport, a taxi, bus, or train can take you to Edinburgh Gateway or Edinburgh Waverly. From there you will take the train to Carlisle (CAR). From Carlisle, a taxi can be taken to your lodging.

London: Either Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW). This will be the longest journey via train, car, or bus! Car: +/- 6 hours Train: +/- 5 hours 30 min. There are many different options for using the train. Most options include getting to London Euston train station. From Euston, the Avanti West Coast railway system can be used.

We have used ScotRail to book train tickets in Scotland, you can download the app or visit the website to do so. Guests can also visit the Avanti West Coast website to book tickets if you are coming from England.

If you are not renting a car, there are many taxi services and two local bus companies to provide transportation to and from where you need to go. Bus Companies: Houston’s Coaches, Lockerbie 01576 203 874 Reays Coaches, Carlisle 01697 349 999 Taxi Firms Big D Local 07484 093 234 Wagners, Peter Local 07912 573 502 PA Taxis Local 07591 648 400 Sandy’s Local 07851 723 643 M&M Carlisle 01228 210 200 going South Tartan Gretna 07837 537 525 Joan’s Longtown 01228 791 159 DW Ecclefechan 07784 870 144 Carlisle Taxis Carlisle 01228 247 365 going South Moffat Taxis Moffat 01683 221 666 going North Radio Taxis Carlisle 01228 527 575 going South McLeans Dumfries 01387 247 474 for Dumfries

If you plan on renting a vehicle, please remember they drive on the opposite side of the road! A U.S. driver's license is a valid form of identification when driving in the UK. This option will give you more freedom but can take longer than other modes of transportation.