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How to get fromInverness to Windermereby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 23m
    £119–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    10h 43m
    £47–82

  3. Drive 289.4 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Windermerecar car 289.4 mi
    5h 16m
    £71–102

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 5m
    £122–285

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 26m
    £116–241

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus bus 508
    10h
    £102–153

  7. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane INV - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    9h 35m
    £144–294

Inverness to Windermere by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Windermere via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Beech Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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