There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick to Windermere by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 19m£57–109Drive 107.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alnwick to Windermerecar 107.7 mi
2h 25m£28–40Bus, train, line 555 bus
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 591
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus 555
7h 14m£33–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 591
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 52m£41–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Windermere is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Alnwick to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Alnwick and Windermere is 159 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Alnwick to Windermere, including transfers.
Alnwick to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.
Alnwick to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Windermere is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Alnwick to Windermere.
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What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Windermere via Alnmouth, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 19m.
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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