What is the cheapest way to get from Heywood to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Heywood to Windermere is to line 163 bus and bus which costs £14 - £30 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heywood to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Heywood to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Heywood and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Heywood to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Heywood Library and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Heywood and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Heywood to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Heywood to Windermere?

The distance between Heywood and Windermere is 81 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

How do I travel from Heywood to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Heywood to Windermere without a car is to line 471 bus and train which takes 3h 42m and costs £26 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Heywood to Windermere?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Heywood to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heywood to Windermere bus from?

Heywood to Windermere bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Heywood Library station.

Where do I catch the Heywood to Windermere train from?

Heywood to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Train or bus from Heywood to Windermere?

The best way to get from Heywood to Windermere is to line 163 bus and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs £14 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Heywood to Windermere bus arrive?

Heywood to Windermere bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Heywood to Windermere train arrive?

Heywood to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Heywood to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Heywood to Windermere is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Heywood to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3355+ hotels available in Windermere.

Heywood to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 471 bus

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

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Line 471 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£27–55
Line 163 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Piccadilly Gardensbus 163
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
5h 17m
£15–30
Drive 78.4 mi
1. Drive from Heywood to Windermerecar 78.4 mi
1h 23m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 1m
£37–65

Heywood to Windermere by bus and train

106Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.3 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Heywood, Rochdale, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a bus from Heywood Library to Bus Rail Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miller Street to Windermere via Rochdale station, Rochdale, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 1m.

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