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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Shildon is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Shildon is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Shildon via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Newcastle and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Windermere to Shildon?

The distance between Windermere and Shildon is 166 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Shildon without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Windermere to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Shildon train from?

Windermere to Shildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Shildon?

The best way to get from Windermere to Shildon is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 48m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 85 bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Windermere to Shildon train arrive?

Windermere to Shildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Shildon is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Windermere to Shildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Shildon?

There are 1166+ hotels available in Shildon.

Windermere to Shildon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 85 bus, and car

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

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
4h 48m
£57–116
Drive 65.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Shildoncar 65.3 mi
1h 22m
£17–24
Bus, line 85 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus 572
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Railway Station bus stopbus 85
5h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
6h 26m
£68–127

Windermere to Shildon by train

110Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Shildon via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Darlington in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Shildon via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Railway Station bus stop, and Bishop Auckland in around 5h 59m.

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