What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Windermere is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oxford to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Oxford to Windermere?

The distance between Oxford and Windermere is 225 miles. The road distance is 224.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oxford to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Oxford to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £90 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Oxford to Windermere?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Oxford to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Windermere bus from?

Oxford to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Windermere train from?

Oxford to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Windermere?

The best way to get from Oxford to Windermere is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Oxford to Windermere bus arrive?

Oxford to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Windermere train arrive?

Oxford to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Windermere is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Oxford to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Oxford to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m
£93–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
8h 29m
£42–98
Drive 223.5 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Windermerecar 223.5 mi
3h 56m
£55–79
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 46m
£113–179
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
5h 53m
£114–176

Oxford to Windermere by train

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Distance: 223.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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