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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 9h 49m.

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 bus between Windermere and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Windermere to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Cardiff bus from?

Windermere to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

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 43m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Windermere to Cardiff bus arrive?

Windermere to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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

There are 8 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 43m
£63–169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
9h 49m
£34–86
Drive 238.3 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Cardiff238.3 mi
4h 46m
£59–84
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
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 30m
£62–186
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 4m
£67–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Station828
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
10h 56m
£51–110
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, 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
6h 57m
£54–159
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, 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 24m
£62–194

Windermere to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Sophia Gardens via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 56m.

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