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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Sunderland is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Sunderland is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Bus Station, Galgate - Commercial Hotel and Dolphin Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Sunderland via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Windermere to Sunderland?

The distance between Windermere and Sunderland is 133 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Windermere to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Sunderland bus from?

Windermere to Sunderland bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Windermere to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Windermere to Sunderland bus arrive?

Windermere to Sunderland bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Galgate - Commercial Hotel station.

Where does the Windermere to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Windermere to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Sunderland is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Windermere to Sunderland.

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

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Windermere to Sunderland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to CarlisleRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to SunderlandCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 5m
£24–60
Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Sunderland88.5 mi
1h 51m
£22–32
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station555
2. Take the train from Carlisle to SunderlandCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
6h 7m
£28–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotel572
2. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Sunderland Interchange815
6h 45m

Windermere to Sunderland by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Windermere to Sunderland.

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Distance: 132.1 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Sunderland via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Sunderland Interchange via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, Galgate - Commercial Hotel, and Dolphin Centre in around 6h 45m.

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