What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Beech Street via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Windermere is 170 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere bus from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere train from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere bus arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere train arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3340+ hotels available in Windermere.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Windermere. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermere by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 30m
£57–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Beech Streetbus 508
7h 11m
£18–32
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Windermererideshare 146.5 mi
2h 34m
Drive 146.5 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Windermerecar 146.5 mi
2h 34m
£36–51

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Distance: 169.3 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Windermere, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 47m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Beech Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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