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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Windermere via London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Brighton to Windermere?

The distance between Brighton and Windermere is 321 miles. The road distance is 323.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £85 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Brighton to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Windermere bus from?

Brighton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Windermere train from?

Brighton to Windermere train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Windermere?

The best way to get from Brighton to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £85 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Brighton to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brighton to Windermere train arrive?

Brighton to Windermere train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Windermere is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Brighton to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3197+ hotels available in Windermere.

Brighton to Windermere - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 57m
£86–253
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester Airportbus Uk980
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 57m
£42–113
Drive 321.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Windermerecar 321.7 mi
5h 28m
£80–115
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
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 20m
£100–337
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
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
12h 49m
£63–139
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 16m
£104–264
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 31m
£66–204
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
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 33m
£98–376
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 7m
£112–350
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
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
8h 29m
£117–313

Brighton to Windermere by train and foot

116Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Windermere via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Thwaite Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 49m.

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