There are 5 ways to get from Grasmere to York by train, bus, or car
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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
5h 34m£45–89Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grasmere to Yorkcar 102.3 mi
2h 18m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
8h 9m£32–48Train
- Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
5h 56m£47–88Line 555 bus, Steam train
- Take the bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Blackhall Roadbus 555
- Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
6h 45m
Grasmere to York by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grasmere to York is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Grasmere to York is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Grasmere to York. However, there are services departing from Heaton Cooper Studio and arriving at Micklegate via Bus Station, Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Grasmere to York. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at York via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Grasmere and York is 146 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grasmere to York without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 5h 34m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Grasmere to York, including transfers.
Grasmere to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Grasmere to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Grasmere to York is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 5h 34m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Grasmere, England and York, England?
You can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to York via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Preston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Micklegate via Bus Station, Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Windermere to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carnforth to York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Blackhall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Grasmere to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Grasmere to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grasmere to York is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Grasmere to York.
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