What is the cheapest way to get from Melksham to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Windermere is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melksham to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Melksham to Windermere?

The distance between Melksham and Windermere is 268 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.

How do I travel from Melksham to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Melksham to Windermere without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 1m and costs £50 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Melksham to Windermere?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Melksham to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Windermere bus from?

Melksham to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Windermere?

The best way to get from Melksham to Windermere is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 1m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Melksham to Windermere bus arrive?

Melksham to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Windermere is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Melksham to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3272+ hotels available in Windermere.

Melksham to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Melksham to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 1m
£51–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 44m
£38–80
Drive 245.5 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Windermerecar 245.5 mi
4h 12m
£60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 51m
£49–185
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 5m
£70–184

Melksham to Windermere by bus and train

64Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melksham to Windermere.

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Distance: 266.8 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Melksham, Wiltshire, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Windermere via Bus Station, Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Thwaite Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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