There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Windermere by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain Milton Keynes Central - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m£73–229Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
6h 38m£23–33Drive 170.8 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Windermerecar 170.8 mi
3h 9m£42–61Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 8m£45–119Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 30m£47–73
Leicester to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Windermere via Nuneaton, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Leicester and Windermere is 181 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Leicester to Windermere, including transfers.
Leicester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Leicester, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Leicester to Windermere via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–85
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £22–35
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £55–85
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–17
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–16
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–22
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–31
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–18
- 1st Class
- £25–31
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Leicester to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Windermere is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Leicester to Windermere.
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