What is the cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk Wheel and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Camelon and arriving at Windermere via Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere?

The distance between Falkirk Wheel and Windermere is 187 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.

How do I travel from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £29 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk Wheel to Windermere train from?

Falkirk Wheel to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Camelon station.

Train or bus from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere?

The best way to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £29 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Falkirk Wheel to Windermere train arrive?

Falkirk Wheel to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk Wheel to Windermere is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3197+ hotels available in Windermere.

Falkirk Wheel to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Camelon to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 58m
£29–82
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Three Bridges roundabout to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus 555
7h 5m
Drive 146.6 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk Wheel to Windermerecar 146.6 mi
2h 53m
£36–52
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 47m
£73–103

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere.

Launch map view

Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Falkirk Wheel, Scotland and Windermere, England?

You can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to Windermere via Camelon, Haymarket, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Falkirk Wheel to St Mary's Church via Three Bridges roundabout, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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