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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Windermere is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Inverness to Windermere?

The distance between Inverness and Windermere is 342 miles. The road distance is 291.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Windermere without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 49m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Inverness to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Windermere bus from?

Inverness to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Windermere train from?

Inverness to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Windermere?

The best way to get from Inverness to Windermere is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 49m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Inverness to Windermere bus arrive?

Inverness to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Windermere train arrive?

Inverness to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Windermere is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Inverness to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Inverness to Windermere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 49m
£119–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
10h 20m
£56–93
Drive 289.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Windermerecar 289.4 mi
5h 16m
£72–104
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 13m
£117–274
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 26m
£91–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus 508
10h
£72–141
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 35m
£154–285

Inverness to Windermere by train and foot

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Distance: 339.7 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Rail Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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