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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Mary's Church via Bus Station, Christies Newsagents and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Windermere?

The distance between Hamilton and Windermere is 150 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Hamilton to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Windermere bus from?

Hamilton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Windermere train from?

Hamilton to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Windermere?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Windermere is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Hamilton to Windermere bus arrive?

Hamilton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Windermere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Windermere is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Hamilton to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Hamilton to Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 33m
£35–148
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Churchbus 555
5h 11m
£22–47
Drive 129.8 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Windermerecar 129.8 mi
2h 18m
£32–46

Hamilton to Windermere by train

116Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.6 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Windermere, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 1h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Church via Bus Station, Christies Newsagents, and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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