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 £40 - £65 and takes 10h 47m.

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 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

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 6m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Windermere?

The distance between Cambridge and Windermere is 316 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 6m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 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 6m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Cambridge to Windermere bus arrive?

Cambridge to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road 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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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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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 - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 6m
£110–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
10h 47m
£42–64
Drive 224.7 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Windermerecar 224.7 mi
4h 12m
£57–82
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
7h 32m
£113–193
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 44m
£103–166

Cambridge to Windermere by train and foot

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Distance: 314 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Thwaite Lane via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 47m.

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