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

The cheapest way to get from England to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £25 - £95 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between England and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Thwaite Lane via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between England and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Windermere via London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from England to Windermere?

The distance between England and Windermere is 268 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from England to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Windermere bus from?

England to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Windermere train from?

England to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from England to Windermere?

The best way to get from England to Windermere is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the England to Windermere bus arrive?

England to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the England to Windermere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from England to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Windermere is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from England to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3197+ hotels available in Windermere.

England to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 30m
£75–222
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
8h 42m
£25–92
Drive 268.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Windermerecar 268.7 mi
4h 33m
£67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 9m
£26–88

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Map of how to get from England to Windermere.

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Distance: 266.7 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between England and Windermere, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £65–210 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Thwaite Lane via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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