There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 24m£74–111Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falkirk to Windermere144.6 mi
2h 43m£36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rail Station182
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake District
6h 45mTrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake DistrictEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 26m£36–210
Falkirk to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Windermere is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Falkirk and Windermere is 187 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Windermere without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 24m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Falkirk to Windermere, including transfers.
Falkirk to Windermere train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Windermere train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Windermere is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Falkirk to Windermere.
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What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 24m.
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Falkirk Grahamston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £250–290
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–25
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–140
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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