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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Colne is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Colne is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Colne?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Colne. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Colne Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Colne?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Colne. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Colne via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Windermere to Colne?

The distance between Windermere and Colne is 79 miles. The road distance is 56.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Colne without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 1m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Windermere to Colne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Colne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Colne train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Colne?

The best way to get from Windermere to Colne is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 1m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Windermere to Colne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Colne train arrive?

Windermere to Colne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Colne?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Colne is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Windermere to Colne.

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

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Windermere to Colne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 152 bus, and car

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

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
3h 1m
£23–47
Drive 55.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Colnecar 55.8 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
5h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
3h 6m
£25–47

Windermere to Colne by train

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Distance: 78.5 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Colne, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Windermere to Colne via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Colne Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 42m.

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