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How to get fromIsle of Man to Windermereby car ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Man to Windermere by car ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Heysham to Windermeretaxi taxi
    4h 23m
    £81–151

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    9h 3m
    £24–36

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane IOM - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4h
    £78–205

Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Man to Windermere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Isle of Man and Windermere, England?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Man to Windermere. However, you can take the car ferry to Heysham then take the taxi to Windermere. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Bus Rail Interchange via Liverpool, Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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