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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Reading is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 57m.

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 23m 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 Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Windermere to Reading?

The distance between Windermere and Reading is 262 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 which takes 6h 13m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Reading train arrive?

Windermere to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, 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 23m 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 1436+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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 Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 13m
£43–174
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury RoadX40
8h 57m
£38–69
Drive 249.4 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Reading249.4 mi
4h 23m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
5h 31m
£95–291
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to StaffordGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to ReadingManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 19m
£67–349
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Reading
5h 43m
£104–249
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
7h 7m
£88–323
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
7h
£109–326

Windermere to Reading by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 13m.

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