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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Windermere is to bus which costs £19 - £25 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Windermere. However, there are services departing from North Bridge and arriving at St Mary's Church via Market Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Windermere?

The distance between Edinburgh and Windermere is 161 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Windermere bus from?

Edinburgh to Windermere bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Windermere train from?

Edinburgh to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Windermere?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Windermere is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £25 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Windermere bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Windermere bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Windermere train arrive?

Edinburgh to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Windermere is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Edinburgh to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3284+ hotels available in Windermere.

Edinburgh to Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 2m
£33–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Stationbus 553
7h 20m
£19–25
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Windermerecar 137.7 mi
2h 48m
£34–49

Edinburgh to Windermere by train

77Weekly Trains

3h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Windermere, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Bridge to St Mary's Church via Market Hall and Bus Station in around 7h 20m.

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