There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 24m£45–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain
9h 36mDrive 187.5 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Windermerecar 187.5 mi
3h 46m£46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 46m£52–103
Aberystwyth to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Windermere via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Windermere is 215 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Windermere via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Windermere is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Aberystwyth to Windermere.
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