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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Reading is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Reading. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Windermere to Reading?

The distance between Windermere and Reading is 262 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Windermere to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Reading?

The best way to get from Windermere to Reading is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Windermere to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Reading train arrive?

Windermere to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Reading is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Windermere to Reading.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Windermere to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 7m
£102–168
Drive 249.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Readingcar 249.7 mi
4h 30m
£62–89
Bus
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 42m
£67–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 28m
£93–342
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
6h 12m
£90–146
Train via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 13m
£98–171
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 6m
£97–354
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 15m
£125–372

Windermere to Reading by train

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Reading via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 42m.

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