M6 (Junctions 42,43,44)- 2 miles Carlisle rail station- 0.25 miles m6 from the South. Exit at Junction 42, take the a6 into the city centre (approximately 2 miles). Proceed up Botchergate taking the left-hand lane through the traffic lights at the railway station. When you reach the twin round towers of the Citadel proceed straight ahead into English Street, taking the left-hand lane (one-way system) to the next traffic lights. Turn left at these lights, then sharp right into blackfriars Street (between Chapmans Furnishers and NatWest Bank). The hotel car park and rear entrance is at the end of Blackfriars Street. There is a bell to the right hand side of the car park gates.