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How to get fromCalais to Windermereby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Calais to Windermere by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 19m
    £125–300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    13h 39m
    £63–142

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Motherwell / ...
    8h 41m
    £101–182

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Windermerecar car
    6h 44m

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    9h 44m
    £110–311

  6. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    12h 46m

  7. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Windermerecar car
    7h 40m
    £90–147

Calais to Windermere by train and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calais, France and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Windermere via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Thwaite Lane via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 39m.

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