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How to get fromWindermere to Dunbarby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetbusX7 / ...
    4h 33m
    £30–105
  2. Train, bus via Penrith

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Penrith North Lakestrain
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus182
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High StreetbusX7
    7h 28m
    £47–71
  3. Drive 143.1 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Dunbarcar143.1 mi
    3h 1m
    £36–52

Windermere to Dunbar by train and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Dunbar, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Dunbar. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, walk to Waterloo Place, then take the bus to High Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to High Street via Oxenholme Lake District, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Waterloo Place in around 7h 28m.

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