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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Windermere is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Wales to Windermere?

The distance between Wales and Windermere is 240 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Wales to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Windermere bus from?

Wales to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Windermere train from?

Wales to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Windermere?

The best way to get from Wales to Windermere is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Wales to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Windermere train arrive?

Wales to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wales to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Windermere is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Wales to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3164+ hotels available in Windermere.

Wales to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 50m
£86–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
9h 29m
£55–121
Drive 237.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Windermerecar 237.8 mi
4h 48m
£59–84
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 20m
£122–206

Wales to Windermere by train

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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