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

The cheapest way to get from London to Thirlmere is to bus and train which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Thirlmere is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from London to Thirlmere?

The distance between London and Thirlmere is 282 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 6h 10m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 6h 10m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the London to Thirlmere bus arrive?

London to Thirlmere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail 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 839+ 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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 10m
£98–163
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
9h 33m
£52–99
Drive 283 mi
1. Drive from London to Thirlmerecar 283 mi
4h 55m
£71–102
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 45m
£96–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 26m
£61–151
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 train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to car parkbus
7h 3m
£95–358
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 47m
£124–320
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 25m
£131–315
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 16m
£124–343

London to Thirlmere by train and bus

112Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Thirlmere.

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Distance: 280.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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