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There are 5 ways to get from Windermere to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
    12h 36m
    £67–179

  2. Train, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Penrith North Lakestrain
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus182
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    4. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandbusE6
    12h 57m

  3. Drive 395.4 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Thursocar395.4 mi
    7h 29m
    £99–142

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeMAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
    10h 32m
    £134–344

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchbusX99
    13h 7m
    £106–159

Windermere to Thurso by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Windermere, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Windermere to Thurso via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 36m.

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