What is the cheapest way to get from London to Thirlmere?

The cheapest way to get from London to Thirlmere is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Thirlmere?

The fastest way to get from London to Thirlmere is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between London and Thirlmere?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Thirlmere. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at car park via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from London to Thirlmere?

The distance between London and Thirlmere is 306 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.

How do I travel from London to Thirlmere without a car?

The best way to get from London to Thirlmere without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £170.

How long does it take to get from London to Thirlmere?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from London to Thirlmere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Thirlmere bus from?

London to Thirlmere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Thirlmere?

The best way to get from London to Thirlmere is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the London to Thirlmere bus arrive?

London to Thirlmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from London to Thirlmere?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Thirlmere is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from London to Thirlmere.

Where can I stay near Thirlmere?

There are 809+ hotels available in Thirlmere.

London to Thirlmere - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from London to Thirlmere 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
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 24m
£66–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus Uk030
11h 25m
£34–93
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 29m
£35–98
Drive 283 mi
1. Drive from London to Thirlmerecar 283 mi
4h 55m
£70–101
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train, line 555 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Swirls car parkbus
6h 40m
£86–295
Train via Kendal
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£78–218
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to car parkbus
6h 47m
£79–371
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 1m
£101–295
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 2m
£100–319

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Thirlmere.

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Distance: 304.2 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between London, England and Thirlmere, Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to car park via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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