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How to get fromManchester to Waterheadby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Waterhead by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    2h 27m
    £33–65
  2. Drive 84.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Waterheadcar car 84.9 mi
    1h 34m
    £22–31
  3. Train via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 36m
    £30–66

Manchester to Waterhead by train and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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