What is the cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Loch Lomond and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Hotel car park and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Loch Lomond and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Balloch and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

The distance between Loch Lomond and Windermere is 182 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.

How do I travel from Loch Lomond to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Windermere bus from?

Loch Lomond to Windermere bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Hotel car park station.

Where do I catch the Loch Lomond to Windermere train from?

Loch Lomond to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.

Train or bus from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

The best way to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Windermere bus arrive?

Loch Lomond to Windermere bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Loch Lomond to Windermere train arrive?

Loch Lomond to Windermere train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Loch Lomond to Windermere is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Loch Lomond to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Loch Lomond to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Loch Lomond to Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Loch Lomond to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Balloch to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Airdrie / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 14m
£62–112
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Hotel car park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
7h 42m
£40–93
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from Balloch to Windermerecar 159.3 mi
2h 53m
£40–57

Loch Lomond to Windermere by train and foot

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Balloch to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hotel car park to Bus Rail Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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