Located next to the M6, on the West Coast main line, the City and its region has a successful and diverse business base.
The City is accessed by three major junctions off the M6 which in itself is increasingly becoming a growth spine within the area. There are excellent routes into Scotland via the A74 (M) and the A7, whilst Newcastle and the North East are easily reached by the A69.
Carlisle has excellent rail links to London (3hrs 10mins), Glasgow (60mins) and to the North East on the West Coast main line.
The City has some excellent industrial estates with sites ready for occupancy all of which benefit from access to the M6, fantastic opportunities also exist for further development of the City Centre.
Carlisle Lake District Airport continues to develop and grow and can accommodate prearranged private and commercial flights. Plans are now being implemented to further develop it as a regional gateway provide exciting future opportunities that will benefit the city and wider region.