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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Inverness is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Inverness via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Windermere to Inverness?

The distance between Windermere and Inverness is 345 miles. The road distance is 291.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 42m and costs £75 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Windermere to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Inverness?

The best way to get from Windermere to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 42m and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Windermere to Inverness train arrive?

Windermere to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Inverness is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Windermere to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

Windermere to Inverness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Windermere to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 42m
£77–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
9h 53m
£46–119
Drive 290.1 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Invernesscar 290.1 mi
5h 14m
£71–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 14m
£97–246
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 55m
£81–108
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
8h 24m
£122–351

Windermere to Inverness by train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 343.3 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Inverness via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Carlisle, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 53m.

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