There are 3 ways to get from Darlington to Windermere by bus, train, or car
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Line 84 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus 84
- Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Roadbus 572
3h 56mDrive 66.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Windermerecar 66.6 mi
1h 25m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 13m£34–161
Darlington to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Windermere is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Tubwell Row and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Galgate - Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Darlington and Windermere is 80 miles. The road distance is 67 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Windermere without a car is to line 84 bus and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Darlington to Windermere, including transfers.
Darlington to Windermere bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, depart from Tubwell Row station.
Darlington to Windermere train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Windermere is to line 84 bus and bus which takes 3h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £170 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a bus from Tubwell Row to Thwaite Lane via Galgate - Stand B, Blackhall Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £30–50
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £23–28
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–20
- 1st Class
- £27–35
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £18–26
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–75
Bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- http://www.weardale-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- http://www.kirkbylonsdalecoachhire.co.uk/index.php/bus-services
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More Questions & Answers
Darlington to Windermere bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at Galgate - Stand B station.
Darlington to Windermere train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Windermere is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Darlington to Windermere.
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