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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Wells is to train and bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Wells is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Wells. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Windermere to Wells?

The distance between Windermere and Wells is 264 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Wells without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 34m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Windermere to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Wells bus from?

Windermere to Wells bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Wells?

The best way to get from Windermere to Wells is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 34m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Windermere to Wells bus arrive?

Windermere to Wells bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Wells is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Windermere to Wells.

Where can I stay near Wells?

There are 852+ hotels available in Wells.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 34m
£101–161
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Windermere to Boltontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
8h 59m
£47–82
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Wellscar 258.4 mi
4h 26m
£63–91
Train, train to Newcastle, fly, line 376 bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus
7h 17m
£82–184
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 16m
£116–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
9h 17m
£51–116
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
6h 52m
£93–230
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
7h 27m
£103–220

Windermere to Wells by train and bus

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6h 34mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Market Place via Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Temple Meads Stn in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Market Place via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 17m.

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