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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Aviemore is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Aviemore is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel via Bus Station, Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Aviemore via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Windermere to Aviemore?

The distance between Windermere and Aviemore is 311 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Aviemore without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 57m and costs £40 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Windermere to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Aviemore bus from?

Windermere to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Aviemore train from?

Windermere to Aviemore train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Windermere to Aviemore is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 57m and costs £40 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Windermere to Aviemore bus arrive?

Windermere to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Windermere to Aviemore train arrive?

Windermere to Aviemore train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Aviemore is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Windermere to Aviemore.

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 455+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 57m
£43–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotelbus E8
9h 14m
£29–56
Drive 260.4 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Aviemorecar 260.4 mi
4h 44m
£65–93
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 38m
£86–169

Windermere to Aviemore by train

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Distance: 309.3 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a train from Windermere to Aviemore via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Cairngorm Hotel via Bus Station, Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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