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

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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 33m
    £28–62

  2. Drive  84.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Windermerecar car 84.8 mi
    1h 31m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 1m
    £30–44

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 43m
    £40–74

  5. Bus, line 360 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus bus 360
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 50m
    £21–39

Runcorn to Windermere by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Windermere via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 33m.

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