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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Carlisle is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Market Hall via Bus Station and Throstles Nest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Carlisle via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Windermere to Carlisle?

The distance between Windermere and Carlisle is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £9 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Windermere to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Carlisle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Carlisle train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Windermere to Carlisle is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £9 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 554 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Windermere to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Carlisle train arrive?

Windermere to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Carlisle is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Windermere to Carlisle.

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

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

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Windermere to Carlisle - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 18m
£10–26
Line 555 bus, line 554 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Throstles Nestbus 554
3. Take the bus from Throstles Nest to Market Hallbus 300 / ...
3h 23m
£14–23
Drive 43 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Carlislecar 43 mi
1h 3m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Windermere to Carlisletaxi 43 mi
1h 3m
£100–120

Windermere to Carlisle by train

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Distance: 59.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Carlisle via Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Market Hall via Bus Station and Throstles Nest in around 3h 23m.

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