There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to White Cross Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2h 9m£30–51Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4h£14–19Drive 83.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to White Cross Baycar 83.2 mi
1h 31m£21–30Train, line 555 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to White Cross Bay Holiday Parkbus 505 / ...
2h 38m£27–49
Manchester to White Cross Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to White Cross Bay is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to White Cross Bay is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to White Cross Bay. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at White Cross Bay Holiday Park via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to White Cross Bay. However, there are services departing from Deansgate and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Manchester and White Cross Bay is 82 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to White Cross Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Manchester to White Cross Bay, including transfers.
Manchester to White Cross Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to White Cross Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
The best way to get from Manchester to White Cross Bay is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and White Cross Bay, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Windermere every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to White Cross Bay Holiday Park via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h.
- 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
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to White Cross Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Manchester to White Cross Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to White Cross Bay is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Manchester to White Cross Bay.
There are 3325+ hotels available in White Cross Bay.







