There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Aberystwyth by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 42m£70–119Drive 188.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Windermere to Aberystwythcar 188.2 mi
3h 48m£48–69Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 50m£75–128Train via Manchester #2
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
6h 56m£71–131
Windermere to Aberystwyth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Windermere to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Aberystwyth via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Windermere and Aberystwyth is 215 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Windermere to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Windermere to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Windermere to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Aberystwyth is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Windermere to Aberystwyth.
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What companies run services between Windermere, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Windermere to Aberystwyth via Oxenholme Lake District, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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