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How to get fromWindermere to Alstonby train, taxi or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Alston by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Penrith North Lakestrain
    3. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Alstontaxi
    1h 33m
    £58–129
  2. Drive 46.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Alstoncar46.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £12–17
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Windermere to Alstontaxi46.5 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 drive from Windermere to Alston in around 1h 3m.

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