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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Windermere is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Windermere via London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Windermere?

The distance between Cambridge and Windermere is 323 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Cambridge to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Windermere bus from?

Cambridge to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Windermere train from?

Cambridge to Windermere train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Windermere?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Cambridge to Windermere bus arrive?

Cambridge to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Windermere train arrive?

Cambridge to Windermere train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Windermere is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cambridge to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Cambridge to Windermere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m
£121–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
10h 40m
£47–105
Drive 224.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Windermerecar 224.7 mi
4h 12m
£55–80
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h
£131–432
Train, line 755 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Barclays Bankbus 755
7h 30m
£88–137
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 52m
£119–207
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 18m
£94–249

Cambridge to Windermere by train and foot

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Distance: 321.3 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Windermere via King's Cross, London Euston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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