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How to get fromHarrogate to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Harrogate to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 43m
    £40–82

  2. Drive  73.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Harrogate to Windermerecar car 73.9 mi
    1h 32m
    £19–27

  3. Line 36 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Library Gardens to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 36
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    7h 17m

  4. Line 36 bus, line 60 bus, train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Library Gardens to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 36
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Rail Station Bbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Keighley to Carnforthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    7h 29m

Harrogate to Windermere by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Harrogate, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Harrogate to Windermere via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library Gardens to Bus Rail Interchange via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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