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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Windermere is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Windermere via Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Southampton to Windermere?

The distance between Southampton and Windermere is 299 miles. The road distance is 290.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Windermere without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 56m and costs £60 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Southampton to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Windermere bus from?

Southampton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Windermere train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Windermere?

The best way to get from Southampton to Windermere is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 56m and costs £60 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Southampton to Windermere bus arrive?

Southampton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Windermere train arrive?

Southampton to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Windermere is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Southampton to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3284+ hotels available in Windermere.

Southampton to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Southampton 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 via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m
£61–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 43m
£48–124
Drive 289 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Windermerecar 289 mi
4h 57m
£71–102
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 21m
£87–194
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 6m
£50–391
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 16m
£107–315
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 33m
£96–272
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 8m
£120–332

Southampton to Windermere by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.5 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Windermere via Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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