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How to get fromDurham to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 57m
    £46–93

  2. Drive 75.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Windermerecar car 75.1 mi
    1h 36m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 684 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus bus 685
    4. Take the bus from Cranstons to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    8h 31m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    5h 23m
    £34–69

Durham to Windermere by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Beech Street via Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station, Cranstons, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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