There are 4 ways to get from Goathland to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grosmont to CarlisleWhitby - Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake DistrictGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
7h 34m£32–53Drive 110.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Goathland to Windermere110.8 mi
2h 32m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station172
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
8h 58m£57–98Steam train
- Take the train from Scarborough to CarnforthThe Scarborough Spa Express
10h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Goathland to Windermere is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Goathland to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Goathland to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Goathland and arriving at Windermere via Grosmont, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Goathland and Windermere is 199 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Goathland to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Goathland to Windermere, including transfers.
Goathland to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Grosmont station.
The best way to get from Goathland to Windermere is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 8h 58m.
Goathland to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goathland to Windermere is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Goathland to Windermere.
What companies run services between Goathland, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Goathland to Windermere via Grosmont, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Goathland to Windermere via Egton Lane End, Market Place, Bus Station Express Lounge, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Night Std, Lancaster, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 58m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Grosmont to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £19–26
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–18
- 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
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Scarborough to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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