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How to get fromAlston to Windermereby taxi, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alston to Windermere by taxi, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Alston to Penrith North Lakestaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    1h 51m
    £59–126

  2. Drive 46.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alston to Windermerecar car 46.3 mi
    1h 2m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alston to Windermeretaxi taxi 46.3 mi
    1h 2m
    £95–120

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alston, Cumbria, England and Windermere, England?

There is no direct connection from Alston to Windermere. However, you can take the taxi to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Windermere. Alternatively, you can drive from Alston to Windermere in around 1h 2m.

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