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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumbarton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Barloan Toll and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Windermere?

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

How far is it from Dumbarton to Windermere?

The distance between Dumbarton and Windermere is 176 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Windermere bus from?

Dumbarton to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Windermere train from?

Dumbarton to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Windermere?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Windermere bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Windermere train arrive?

Dumbarton to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Windermere is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Dumbarton to Windermere.

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

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Dumbarton to Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumbarton to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 4m
£49–96
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus 555
6h 56m
£27–40
Drive 154.6 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Windermerecar 154.6 mi
2h 50m
£39–57

Dumbarton to Windermere by train

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Distance: 175.5 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Windermere, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 47m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Bus Rail Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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