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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Cardiff is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Windermere to Cardiff?

The distance between Windermere and Cardiff is 240 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Windermere to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Windermere to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Windermere to Cardiff train arrive?

Windermere to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Cardiff is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Windermere to Cardiff.

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

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Windermere to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Windermere to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 45m
£87–169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
7h 35m
£47–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
9h 21m
£52–113
Drive 238.3 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Cardiff238.3 mi
4h 46m
£59–85
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 5m
£61–165
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 8m
£70–139
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 48m
£60–187
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 30m
£66–190
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 30m
£98–261

Windermere to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Windermere to Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to Sophia Gardens via Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 21m.

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