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

The cheapest way to get from Leigh to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £15 - £29 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leigh to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Leigh and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Leigh station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Leigh Bus Station and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bolton Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Leigh and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Leigh to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Leigh to Windermere?

The distance between Leigh and Windermere is 73 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leigh to Windermere without a car is to line 609 bus and train and line 555 bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Leigh to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Windermere bus from?

Leigh to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Leigh to Windermere train from?

Leigh to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Leigh to Windermere?

The best way to get from Leigh to Windermere is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £15 - £29 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Leigh to Windermere bus arrive?

Leigh to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Leigh to Windermere train arrive?

Leigh to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Leigh to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Leigh to Windermere is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Leigh to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3357+ hotels available in Windermere.

Leigh to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 609 bus

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

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Line 609 bus, train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Wallgatebus 609
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Thwaite Lanebus 555 / ...
2h 47m
£28–43
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
6h 26m
£16–29
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain Oxenholme Lake District - Windermere / ...
3h 13m
£28–50
Drive 71.7 mi
1. Drive from Leigh to Windermerecar 71.7 mi
1h 17m
£18–26

Leigh to Windermere by bus and train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Leigh, Wigan, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Windermere via Atherton Rail Station, Atherton, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leigh Bus Station to Thwaite Lane via Bolton Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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