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How to get fromBishop Auckland to Windermereby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bishop Auckland to Windermere by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 85 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from General Hospital to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus 85
    2. Take the bus from Costa Coffee to Bus Stationbus bus S5
    3h 29m

  2. Drive  64.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bishop Auckland to Windermerecar car 64.3 mi
    1h 21m
    £16–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h 46m
    £51–105

Bishop Auckland to Windermere by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Bishop Auckland, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a bus from General Hospital to Thwaite Lane via Galgate - Stand B, Costa Coffee, and Bus Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Windermere via Darlington, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 46m.

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