There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m£36–157Bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 56m£54–91Drive 200.2 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Windermerecar 200.2 mi
3h 17m£49–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 21m£38–122
Cheltenham to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Windermere is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Promenade and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Windermere is 199 miles. The road distance is 201.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Cheltenham to Windermere, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Promenade to Thwaite Lane via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 56m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Windermere is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cheltenham to Windermere.
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