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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Windermere to Bournemouth?

The distance between Windermere and Bournemouth is 338 miles. The road distance is 299 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £160 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Windermere to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Bournemouth bus from?

Windermere to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Bournemouth train from?

Windermere to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Windermere to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Windermere to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Bournemouth train arrive?

Windermere to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Bournemouth is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Windermere to Bournemouth.

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

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Windermere to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Windermere to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 31m
£161–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 55m
£71–167
Drive 297.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Bournemouthcar 297.2 mi
5h 19m
£73–105
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 16m
£110–247
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Wolverhamptontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 35m
£144–227
Train via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 43m
£159–247
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 54m
£144–306
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 3m
£99–312

Windermere to Bournemouth by train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.8 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Windermere to Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 55m.

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