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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Windermere is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand H and arriving at Cedar Manor Hotel via Newgate Street Stand C, Galgate - Stand B and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Durham to Windermere?

The distance between Durham and Windermere is 135 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £20 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Durham to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Windermere bus from?

Durham to Windermere bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, depart from Newgate Street Stand C station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Windermere train from?

Durham to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Durham to Windermere?

The best way to get from Durham to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £20 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 85 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Durham to Windermere bus arrive?

Durham to Windermere bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at Galgate - Stand B station.

Where does the Durham to Windermere train arrive?

Durham to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Durham to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Windermere is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Durham to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3179+ hotels available in Windermere.

Durham to Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, line 85 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 2m
£21–58
Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Windermerecar 75.1 mi
1h 35m
£19–27
Line 85 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Newgate Street Stand C to Galgate - Stand Bbus 85
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Blackhall Roadbus 572
5h 57m

Durham to Windermere by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand H to Cedar Manor Hotel via Newgate Street Stand E, Newgate Street Stand C, Galgate - Stand B, Blackhall Road, and Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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