There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 29m£86–172Drive 192 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Midlands to Lake District (Land)car 192 mi
4h 16m£47–68Bus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 53m£61–130Train
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 32m£95–154Train #2
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 40m£91–148
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Lake District (Land) is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Lake District (Land) is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at National Trust car park via St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between East Midlands and Lake District (Land) is 247 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Lake District (Land) without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 29m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from East Midlands to Lake District (Land), including transfers.
East Midlands to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
East Midlands to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.
The best way to get from East Midlands to Lake District (Land) is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 29m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 10h 53m.
What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Lake District (Land), England?
You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to National Trust car park via Melton Mowbray, Nuneaton, Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to National Trust car park via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
East Midlands to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
East Midlands to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Lake District (Land) is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from East Midlands to Lake District (Land).
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