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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Windermere is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Windermere via Waterloo station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Windermere?

The distance between Bournemouth and Windermere is 377 miles. The road distance is 299.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Windermere without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 26m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Bournemouth to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Windermere bus from?

Bournemouth to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Windermere train from?

Bournemouth to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Windermere?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Windermere is to train via London which takes 7h 26m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Windermere bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Windermere train arrive?

Bournemouth to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Windermere is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bournemouth to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Bournemouth to Windermere - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 26m
£138–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 46m
£73–164
Drive 297.7 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Windermerecar 297.7 mi
5h 20m
£73–105
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 48m
£109–248
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 37m
£159–242
Train #2
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
11h 14m
£124–244
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
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
7h 6m
£99–309
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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
7h 1m
£143–307
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
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
8h 19m
£108–358

Bournemouth to Windermere by train and subway

112Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.6 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Windermere via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 46m.

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