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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Windermere is to bus and train via Manchester which costs £35 - £70 and takes 16h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Windermere is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 31m and costs £110 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Windermere via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Calais to Windermere?

The distance between Calais and Windermere is 497 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Calais to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Windermere train from?

Calais to Windermere train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Windermere?

The best way to get from Calais to Windermere is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs £130 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 13h 15m.

What is the time difference between Calais and Windermere?

Windermere is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:34 PM in Calais and 4:34 PM in Windermere.

Where does the Calais to Windermere train arrive?

Calais to Windermere train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3201+ hotels available in Windermere.

Calais to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Calais to Windermere by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District
9h 21m
£130–531
Bus, train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
16h 8m
£36–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
13h 15m
£39–95
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Windermere
6h 40m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
9h 45m
£111–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake DistrictLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 40m
£87–239
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Windermere
7h 31m
£117–167
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amiens
2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Aéroport
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
10h 6m
£83–231

Calais to Windermere by train, tram, and foot

79Weekly Services

9h 21mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.3 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Windermere via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Windermere via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 13h 15m.

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