There are 3 ways to get from Knaresborough to Windermere by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Knaresborough to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4h 54m£40–83Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Knaresborough to Windermerecar 77.1 mi
1h 40m£20–28Steam train
- Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
8h 29m
Knaresborough to Windermere by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knaresborough to Windermere is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Knaresborough to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Knaresborough to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Knaresborough and arriving at Windermere via Leeds, Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Knaresborough and Windermere is 133 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Knaresborough to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Knaresborough to Windermere, including transfers.
Knaresborough to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Knaresborough station.
Knaresborough to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knaresborough to Windermere is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Knaresborough to Windermere.
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What companies run services between Knaresborough, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Knaresborough to Windermere via Leeds, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Knaresborough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from York to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
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