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There are 10 ways to get from Alton to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain train Alton - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 49m
    £114–219

  2. Drive 273.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Windermerecar car 273.2 mi
    5h 4m
    £67–96

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain train
    11h 7m

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    6h 36m
    £97–329

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 22m
    £132–216

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    12h

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 46m
    £117–256

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    7h 43m
    £98–338

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 53m
    £138–315

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    8h 7m
    £133–374

Alton to Windermere by train and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Windermere via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Bus Rail Interchange via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h.

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