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 £70 - £180 and takes 12h 52m.

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 Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

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, Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

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 which takes 8h 36m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 which takes 8h 36m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Poole to Windermere bus arrive?

Poole to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Windermere train arrive?

Poole to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 36m
£146–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
12h 52m
£73–175
Drive 299.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Windermerecar 299.6 mi
5h 27m
£74–107
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
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 12m
£118–276
Train via Manchester
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 / ...
8h 53m
£161–252
Train via Manchester #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
£161–246
Train, fly to Newcastle
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 23m
£135–310

Poole to Windermere by train

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Distance: 331.9 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Windermere via Bournemouth, Stafford, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 52m.

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