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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Windermere is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Windermere via Peterborough, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Colchester to Windermere?

The distance between Colchester and Windermere is 322 miles. The road distance is 273.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Colchester to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Windermere bus from?

Colchester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Windermere train from?

Colchester to Windermere train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Windermere?

The best way to get from Colchester to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Colchester to Windermere bus arrive?

Colchester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Windermere train arrive?

Colchester to Windermere train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Windermere is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Colchester to Windermere.

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

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Colchester to Windermere - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 49m
£121–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Underpassbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
12h 27m
£46–93
Drive 272.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Windermerecar 272.1 mi
5h 19m
£67–96
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 58m
£125–345
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 6m
£140–244
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 53m
£82–232
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 41m
£89–217
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 38m
£167–408
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 6m
£134–394

Colchester to Windermere by train and bus

111Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.8 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Windermere via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Rail Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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