What is the cheapest way to get from London to Waterhead?

The cheapest way to get from London to Waterhead is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Waterhead?

The fastest way to get from London to Waterhead is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between London and Waterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Waterhead. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Pier via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between London and Waterhead?

No, there is no direct train from London to Waterhead. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from London to Waterhead?

The distance between London and Waterhead is 271 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

How do I travel from London to Waterhead without a car?

The best way to get from London to Waterhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from London to Waterhead?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from London to Waterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Waterhead bus from?

London to Waterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Waterhead train from?

London to Waterhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Waterhead?

The best way to get from London to Waterhead is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the London to Waterhead bus arrive?

London to Waterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the London to Waterhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Waterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Waterhead is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from London to Waterhead.

Where can I stay near Waterhead?

There are 3330+ hotels available in Waterhead.

London to Waterhead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Waterhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 9m
£98–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
9h 42m
£36–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
9h 20m
£75–156
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Waterheadcar 272.5 mi
4h 41m
£67–97
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 49m
£101–337
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 1m
£103–361

London to Waterhead by train and bus

112Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between London, England and Waterhead, Cumbria, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Pier via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 9h 42m.

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