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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Windermere is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Leicester to Windermere?

The distance between Leicester and Windermere is 190 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Windermere without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Leicester to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Windermere bus from?

Leicester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Windermere train from?

Leicester to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Windermere?

The best way to get from Leicester to Windermere is to train via Sheffield which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Leicester to Windermere bus arrive?

Leicester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Windermere train arrive?

Leicester to Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Windermere is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Leicester to Windermere.

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

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Leicester to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 11m
£76–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
8h 34m
£40–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
6h 49m
£42–76
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Windermerecar 170.8 mi
3h 6m
£42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 13m
£54–126

Leicester to Windermere by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest 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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