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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £21 - £95 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Windermere via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Reading to Windermere?

The distance between Reading and Windermere is 252 miles. The road distance is 250.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Reading to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Windermere train from?

Reading to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Windermere train arrive?

Reading to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Windermere is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Reading to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3195+ hotels available in Windermere.

Reading to Windermere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 54m
£80–346
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain
9h 44m
£22–94
Drive 249.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Windermerecar 249.1 mi
4h 26m
£61–88
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 7m
£90–292
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 6m
£42–301
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 53m
£101–247
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 20m
£88–321

Reading to Windermere by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Windermere via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 54m.

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