There are 6 ways to get from Stansted 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- Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 14m£142–219Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
10h 20m£62–109Drive 293.7 mi
- Drive from Stansted to Windermerecar 293.7 mi
5h 16m£73–105Line 223 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
- Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
7h 32mBus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 50m£105–232Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 36m£128–412
Stansted to Windermere by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Windermere is to train and bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Chislehurst War Memorial and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Windermere via London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Stansted and Windermere is 299 miles. The road distance is 295.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £140 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Stansted to Windermere, including transfers.
Stansted to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Stansted to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from Stansted to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Stansted, England and Windermere, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stansted to Bus Rail Interchange via Chislehurst War Memorial, Westminster Cathedral, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–200
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–260
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–260
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–260
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Meopham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gravesend to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- 1st Bus Stop
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Stansted to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Stansted to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Windermere is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Stansted to Windermere.
There are 3325+ hotels available in Windermere.


























