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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Windermere is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Derby to Windermere?

The distance between Derby and Windermere is 152 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £28 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Derby to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Windermere bus from?

Derby to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Windermere train from?

Derby to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Windermere?

The best way to get from Derby to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £28 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Derby to Windermere bus arrive?

Derby to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Windermere train arrive?

Derby to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Windermere is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Derby to Windermere.

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

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Derby to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 37m
£29–89
Bus, train via Buxton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 2m
£21–77
Drive 139.4 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Windermerecar 139.4 mi
2h 42m
£34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 9m
£35–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 36m
£26–71

Derby to Windermere by train

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Distance: 151.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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