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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 51m
    £88–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    8h 24m
    £46–110

  3. Drive 237.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Windermerecar car 237.8 mi
    4h 48m
    £59–85

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 40m
    £89–208

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 14m
    £96–170

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    7h 31m
    £94–152

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 14m
    £101–254

Cardiff to Windermere by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Rail Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 24m.

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