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How to get fromManchester to Thirlmereby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Thirlmere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 20m
    £49–72

  2. Drive  95.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Thirlmerecar car 95.6 mi
    1h 50m
    £24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3h 50m
    £35–49

  4. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    3h 37m
    £43–68

  5. Train, line 555 bus via Kendal

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    4h 11m
    £40–66

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Thirlmere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Thirlmere, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Thirlmere via Rail Station, Bus Station, and car park in around 3h 50m.

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