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 26m.

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 26m 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, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

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 Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Windermere to Reading?

The distance between Windermere and Reading is 252 miles. The road distance is 251.2 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 via Birmingham which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Reading?

The best way to get from Windermere to Reading is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 43m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 9h 22m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Reading is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Windermere to Reading.

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

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Windermere to Reading - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Windermere to Reading 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 Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 43m
£104–167
Drive 249.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Readingcar 249.8 mi
4h 26m
£61–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 22m
£81–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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 30m
£100–308
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 50m
£121–188
Train #2
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 3m
£118–192
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 1m
£118–252
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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
6h 53m
£104–357
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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 3m
£137–358

Windermere to Reading by train

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 22m.

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