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 - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 58m£68–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
7h 29m£31–51Drive 200.2 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Windermerecar 200.2 mi
3h 17m£50–72Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m£80–134
Cheltenham to Windermere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Windermere is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 29m.
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 Park & Ride and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
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 58m.
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 58m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cheltenham to Windermere, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride 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 58m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 29m.
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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Bus Rail Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 29m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central 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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