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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Windermere is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Market Hall and arriving at St Mary's Church via Christies Newsagents and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Windermere?

The distance between Carlisle and Windermere is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £9 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Carlisle to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Windermere bus from?

Carlisle to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Windermere train from?

Carlisle to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Windermere?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Windermere is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 554 bus and line 555 bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Carlisle to Windermere bus arrive?

Carlisle to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Christies Newsagents station.

Where does the Carlisle to Windermere train arrive?

Carlisle to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Windermere is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Carlisle to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Windermere.

Carlisle to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 554 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Windermere by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain Oxenholme Lake District - Windermere / ...
1h 37m
£9–34
Bus, line 554 bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Christies Newsagentsbus 300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Christies Newsagents to Bus Stationbus 554
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus 555
3h 37m
£14–23
Drive 42.9 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Windermerecar 42.9 mi
1h 2m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Windermeretaxi 42.9 mi
1h 2m
£100–120

Carlisle to Windermere by train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Hall to St Mary's Church via Christies Newsagents and Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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