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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Manchester is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £20 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Windermere to Manchester?

The distance between Windermere and Manchester is 81 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £60.

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

The train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Road takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Manchester bus from?

Windermere to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Manchester train from?

Windermere to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Manchester?

The best way to get from Windermere to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Windermere to Manchester bus arrive?

Windermere to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Manchester train arrive?

Windermere to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Manchester is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Windermere to Manchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Windermere to Manchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
1h 54m
£30–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
3h 6m
£17–32
Drive 81.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Manchestercar 81.2 mi
1h 28m
£20–29
Train via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 5m
£28–57

Windermere to Manchester by train

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Distance: 80.6 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station Night Std in around 3h 6m.

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