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 £35 - £65 and takes 10h 2m.

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 bus between Windermere and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

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 £100 - £260.

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 bus from?

Windermere to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

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 £100 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Windermere to Inverness bus arrive?

Windermere to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

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?

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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
£104–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
10h 2m
£39–64
Drive 290.1 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Invernesscar 290.1 mi
5h 14m
£72–104
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
5h 57m
£112–266
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 34m
£77–132
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 6m
£148–291

Windermere to Inverness by train

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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, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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