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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Helmsley is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Helmsley is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £21 - £35.

How far is it from Windermere to Helmsley?

The distance between Windermere and Helmsley is 174 miles. The road distance is 89.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Helmsley without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Windermere to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Helmsley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Helmsley?

The best way to get from Windermere to Helmsley is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Windermere to Helmsley bus arrive?

Windermere to Helmsley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Helmsley?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Helmsley is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Windermere to Helmsley.

Where can I stay near Helmsley?

There are 765+ hotels available in Helmsley.

Windermere to Helmsley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Steam train

Q: Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Market Place via New Street, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Station Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain
5h 22m
£65–129
Drive 89.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Helmsleycar 89.2 mi
1h 59m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus 843 / ...
4. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
9h 25m
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
7h 27m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Windermere to Helmsley.

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Helmsley via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, Leeds, and Malton in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Market Place via New Street, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 9h 25m.

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