There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to York by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York
4h 7m£48–100Drive 93.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Windermere to Yorkcar 93.8 mi
2h 2m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
- Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
6h 10m£28–54Line 755 bus, Steam train
- Take the bus from Beech Street to New Streetbus 755
- Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
5h 9m
Windermere to York by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Windermere to York is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Windermere to York is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to York. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to York. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at York via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Windermere and York is 137 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.
The best way to get from Windermere to York without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Windermere to York, including transfers.
Windermere to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.
Windermere to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Windermere to York is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Windermere, England and York, England?
You can take a train from Windermere to York via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Micklegate via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carnforth to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Beech Street to New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Windermere to York bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Windermere to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to York is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Windermere to York.
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