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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Windermere is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Windermere is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Windermere via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Poole to Windermere?

The distance between Poole and Windermere is 334 miles. The road distance is 301.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Windermere without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 38m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Poole to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Windermere bus from?

Poole to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Windermere train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Windermere?

The best way to get from Poole to Windermere is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 38m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Poole to Windermere bus arrive?

Poole to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Windermere train arrive?

Poole to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Poole to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Windermere is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Poole to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Poole to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 38m
£125–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 24m
£47–85
Drive 299.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Windermerecar 299.6 mi
5h 27m
£75–108
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 6m
£111–266
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
9h 19m
£135–223
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
9h 33m
£138–221
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 34m
£118–359
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 20m
£130–308

Poole to Windermere by train

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Distance: 331.9 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Windermere via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 24m.

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