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 £22 - £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 £22 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Helmsley?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Helmsley. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Malton via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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 29m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Windermere to Helmsley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Helmsley train from?

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

Where does the Windermere to Helmsley train arrive?

Windermere to Helmsley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston 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 816+ hotels available in Helmsley.

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

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

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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 29m
£117–182
Drive 89.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Helmsleycar 89.2 mi
1h 59m
£23–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 31X
6h 26m
£47–88
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
8h 20m

Windermere to Helmsley by train and bus

18Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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 29m.

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