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How to get fromOxford to Windermereby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 31m
    £79–126
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 32m
    £42–64
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    7h 46m
    £44–78
  4. Drive  223.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Windermerecar car 223.5 mi
    3h 56m
    £57–82
  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 39m
    £90–149

Oxford to Windermere by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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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 Thwaite Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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