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How to get fromCardiff to Windermereby train, bus, car or plane

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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 50m
    £59–113

  2. Train via Manchester #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    7h 28m
    £48–333

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    10h 33m
    £49–100

  4. Drive 237.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Windermerecar car 237.8 mi
    4h 47m
    £57–82

  5. 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 4m
    £57–196

  6. 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 13m
    £62–141

  7. 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 33m
    £60–188

Cardiff to Windermere by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 33m.

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