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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Windermere is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Windermere is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Windermere?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Herald Office and arriving at Beech Street. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Penrith to Windermere?

The distance between Penrith and Windermere is 42 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Penrith to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Windermere bus from?

Penrith to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Herald Office station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Windermere train from?

Penrith to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Windermere?

The best way to get from Penrith to Windermere is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Penrith to Windermere bus arrive?

Penrith to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Beech Street station.

Where does the Penrith to Windermere train arrive?

Penrith to Windermere train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Windermere is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Penrith to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Penrith to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Windermere by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain Oxenholme Lake District - Windermere / ...
1h 26m
£16–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Herald Office to Beech Streetbus 508
1h 34m
£3
Drive 26.3 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Windermerecar 26.3 mi
37 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Windermeretaxi 26.3 mi
37 min
£55–70

Penrith to Windermere by train

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Herald Office to Beech Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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