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 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 250.9 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 £70 - £180.

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 train from?

Windermere to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District 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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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Reading.

Windermere to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 43m
£71–174
Train
cheapest
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 1m
£33–159
Drive 249.4 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Readingcar 249.4 mi
4h 26m
£62–89
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 26m
£106–339
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 13m
£37–174
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
5h 54m
£99–244
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 54m
£116–426
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 58m
£126–484

Windermere to Reading by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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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.

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