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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £19 - £85 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Windermere via Waterloo station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Guildford to Windermere?

The distance between Guildford and Windermere is 299 miles. The road distance is 275.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £90 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Guildford to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Windermere bus from?

Guildford to Windermere bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Windermere train from?

Guildford to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Windermere?

The best way to get from Guildford to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £90 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Guildford to Windermere bus arrive?

Guildford to Windermere bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Windermere train arrive?

Guildford to Windermere train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Windermere is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Guildford to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Guildford to Windermere - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Guildford to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 37m
£94–241
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester Airportbus Uk980
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
10h 11m
£20–84
Drive 274 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Windermerecar 274 mi
4h 53m
£68–98
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 11m
£74–269
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 37m
£50–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 56m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 24m
£72–298
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 57m
£89–329
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 28m
£104–254
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 19m
£123–335
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 46m
£92–319

Guildford to Windermere by train and subway

116Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Guildford to Windermere via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Thwaite Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 56m.

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