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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 11m
    £77–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    8h 34m
    £39–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train Manchester Victoria - Windermere
    6h 38m
    £42–80

  4. Drive 170.8 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Windermerecar car 170.8 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–61

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 14m
    £56–132

Leicester to Windermere by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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