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How to get fromCambridge to Windermereby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 30m
    £121–290

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 58m
    £51–82

  3. Drive 224.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Windermerecar car 224.7 mi
    4h 11m
    £56–80

  4. Train, line 755 bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Barclays Bankbus bus 755
    7h 34m
    £116–180

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 49m
    £85–179

Cambridge to Windermere by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Windermere via King's Cross, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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