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How to get fromNottingham to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 46m
    £62–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    7h 13m
    £20–31

  3. Drive  143.7 mi

    1. Drive from Nottingham to Windermerecar car 143.7 mi
    2h 59m
    £36–52

  4. Train, line 755 bus

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Barclays Bankbus bus 755
    6h 39m
    £50–90

Nottingham to Windermere by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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