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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Thirlmere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 19m
    £40–61

  2. Drive  64.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Thirlmerecar car 64.3 mi
    1h 16m
    £16–23

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    2h 43m
    £33–50

  4. Train, line 555 bus via Kendal

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    3h 4m
    £31–47

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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Thirlmere. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 555 bus to car park, then take the taxi to Thirlmere. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Thirlmere via Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Swirls car park in around 2h 43m.

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