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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Lake District (Land)by train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    3h 56m
    £91–135
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    5h 28m
    £26–59
  3. Drive 111.3 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lake District (Land)car car 111.3 mi
    2h 18m
    £27–39
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 15m
    £42–74
  5. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    5h 29m
    £38–68

Greater Manchester to Lake District (Land) by bus and train

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Lake District (Land), England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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