There are 2 ways to get from Harrogate to Windermere by train or car
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Harrogate to Windermere by train
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The cheapest way to get from Harrogate to Windermere is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Harrogate to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Harrogate and arriving at Windermere via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Harrogate and Windermere is 129 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harrogate to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Harrogate to Windermere, including transfers.
Harrogate to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Harrogate to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrogate to Windermere is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Harrogate to Windermere.
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What companies run services between Harrogate, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Harrogate to Windermere via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 45m.
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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