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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Windermere is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Windermere via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Swindon to Windermere?

The distance between Swindon and Windermere is 243 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Swindon to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Windermere bus from?

Swindon to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Windermere train from?

Swindon to Windermere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Windermere?

The best way to get from Swindon to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Swindon to Windermere bus arrive?

Swindon to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Windermere train arrive?

Swindon to Windermere train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Windermere is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Swindon to Windermere.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 15m
£87–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
10h 4m
£39–61
Drive 231.9 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Windermerecar 231.9 mi
3h 53m
£58–84
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 16m
£98–170

Swindon to Windermere by train

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Windermere via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Bus Rail Interchange via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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