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

The cheapest way to get from Bakewell to Windermere is to bus which costs £25 - £35 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bakewell to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bakewell and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakewell to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Buxton Road and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bakewell and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Bakewell to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Bakewell to Windermere?

The distance between Bakewell and Windermere is 119 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bakewell to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bakewell to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Windermere bus from?

Bakewell to Windermere bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Bakewell to Windermere train from?

Bakewell to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.

Train or bus from Bakewell to Windermere?

The best way to get from Bakewell to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £35 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Bakewell to Windermere bus arrive?

Bakewell to Windermere bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Bakewell to Windermere train arrive?

Bakewell to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bakewell to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakewell to Windermere is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bakewell to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3311+ hotels available in Windermere.

Bakewell to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 257 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£37–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
8h 3m
£25–32
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Bakewell to Windermerecar 117.1 mi
2h 12m
£29–42
Line 257 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Square to Bus Turnaroundbus 257
2. Take the train from Bamford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 17m

Bakewell to Windermere by bus, foot, and train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.8 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Square to Windermere via Market Place, Buxton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buxton Road to Bus Rail Interchange via Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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