What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Windermere is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Windermere?

The distance between Basingstoke and Windermere is 278 miles. The road distance is 267.8 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Windermere without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 6h 34m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Windermere?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Basingstoke to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Windermere train from?

Basingstoke to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Windermere train arrive?

Basingstoke to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Windermere is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Basingstoke to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Windermere.

Basingstoke to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basingstoke to Windermere by train, car, or plane

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 34m
£128–198
Drive 266.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Windermerecar 266.2 mi
4h 37m
£65–93
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 35m
£107–233
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
6h 44m
£130–200
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 44m
£114–209
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
6h 26m
£90–289
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 48m
£141–302
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
7h 39m
£99–338

Basingstoke to Windermere by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 34m.

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