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

The cheapest way to get from London to Waterhead is to bus via Manchester which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Waterhead is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between London and Waterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Waterhead. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Waterhead Inn for Pier via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from London to Waterhead?

The distance between London and Waterhead is 271 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Waterhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £55 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from London to Waterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Waterhead bus from?

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

Train or bus from London to Waterhead?

The best way to get from London to Waterhead is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the London to Waterhead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Waterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Waterhead is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from London to Waterhead.

Where can I stay near Waterhead?

There are 3280+ hotels available in Waterhead.

London to Waterhead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from London to Waterhead 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 / ...
5h 11m
£58–222
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 44m
£27–66
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Waterheadcar 272.5 mi
4h 39m
£66–96
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
5h 59m
£78–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus Uk030
10h 40m
£30–57
Fly to Newcastle, train
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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 9m
£76–339

London to Waterhead by train and bus

113Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Waterhead Inn for Pier via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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