There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Whinfell Forest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 56m£36–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
3h 26m£22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus 508
5h 43m£33–54Drive 104.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Whinfell Forestcar 104.4 mi
2h£26–38
Manchester to Whinfell Forest by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Whinfell Forest is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Whinfell Forest is to drive which takes 2h and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Whinfell Forest. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest via Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Whinfell Forest. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Manchester and Whinfell Forest is 109 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Whinfell Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Manchester to Whinfell Forest, including transfers.
Manchester to Whinfell Forest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Whinfell Forest train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Whinfell Forest is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Whinfell Forest, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Deansgate to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Whinfell Forest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Manchester to Whinfell Forest train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Whinfell Forest is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Manchester to Whinfell Forest.
There are 824+ hotels available in Whinfell Forest.