There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m£36–137Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
8h 29m£30–51Drive 204.8 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Windermerecar 204.8 mi
3h 25m£51–73Train
- Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Coventry to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 22m£39–189Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 15m£47–249
Northampton to Windermere by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Windermere via Rugby, Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Northampton and Windermere is 196 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Windermere without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 21m and costs £35 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Northampton to Windermere, including transfers.
Northampton to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Northampton to Windermere train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Windermere is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 21m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Northampton to Windermere via Rugby, Crewe, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Thwaite Lane via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Northampton to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Northampton to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Coventry to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–28
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Northampton to Windermere train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Windermere is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Northampton to Windermere.
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