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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lakesby train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lakes by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 18m
    £127–217

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Lakesrideshare rideshare 302.6 mi
    5h 17m
    £16–21

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk980
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 30m
    £59–106

  4. Drive 302.6 mi

    1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lakescar car 302.6 mi
    5h 17m
    £74–106

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 43m
    £96–224

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    12h 58m
    £64–147

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lakes by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Lakes, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lakes via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Lakes via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Foulstep crossroads in around 12h 58m.

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