There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 37m£45–197Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
6h 53m£23–52Drive 237.9 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Windermerecar 237.9 mi
3h 53m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 54m£42–162Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 53m£44–84
Bristol to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £22 - £55 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Bristol and Windermere is 244 miles. The road distance is 239.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Windermere without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 37m and costs £45 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bristol to Windermere, including transfers.
Bristol to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Windermere is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 37m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 53m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Windermere is 239 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Bristol to Windermere.
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