There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 28m£57–163Drive 187.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth to Windermere187.6 mi
3h 45m£48–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
9h 35mTrain via Manchester
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 47m£51–112Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
10h 40m£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 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.
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 28m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Windermere is 215 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £55 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Aberystwyth to Windermere, including transfers.
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 28m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 40m.
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 45m to drive from Aberystwyth to Windermere.
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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Windermere via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 10h 40m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–28
- 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
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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