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How to get fromWindermere to AlstonBy train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Alstontaxi taxi
    1h 38m
    £55–82

  2. Drive 46.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Alstoncar car 46.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Courts to Hendersons Garagebus bus 680A
    3h 23m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Windermere to Alstontaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £95–120

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Alston, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Alston. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Alston. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to Hendersons Garage via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, and The Courts in around 3h 23m.

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