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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Windermere is to train via Edinburgh which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 14m.

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 13m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Inverness to Windermere?

The distance between Inverness and Windermere is 345 miles. The road distance is 291.7 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 Edinburgh which takes 7h 14m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Inverness to Windermere, including transfers.

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 Edinburgh which takes 7h 14m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Inverness to Windermere train arrive?

Inverness to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Windermere is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m 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?

There are 3197+ hotels available in Windermere.

Inverness to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 14m
£35–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
9h 3m
Drive 290 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Windermerecar 290 mi
5h 13m
£72–103
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport 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
5h 52m
£108–299
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 55m
£80–106
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 15m
£102–299
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport 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
11h
£137–278
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 32m
£107–291

Inverness to Windermere by train

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Distance: 343.3 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Windermere via Haymarket and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to St Mary's Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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