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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Windermere is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Abbotsgate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Windermere via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Windermere?

The distance between Ilkley and Windermere is 127 miles. The road distance is 62.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Ilkley to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Windermere bus from?

Ilkley to Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Windermere train from?

Ilkley to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Ilkley to Windermere?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 581 bus and line 567 bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Ilkley to Windermere bus arrive?

Ilkley to Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Ilkley to Windermere train arrive?

Ilkley to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Windermere is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ilkley to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkley to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Ilkley to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 62 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£48–91
Drive 61.8 mi
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1. Drive from Ilkley to Windermerecar 61.8 mi
1h 17m
£15–22
Line 62 bus, train, line 755 bus
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Keighley to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Barclays Bankbus 755
5h 12m
£23–41
Bus, line 581 bus, line 567 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus 580 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
3. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to Bus Stationbus 567
5h 46m

Ilkley to Windermere by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Windermere via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to Thwaite Lane via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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