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How to get fromPreston to Elterwaterby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Elterwater by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 516 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thwaite Lane to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    2h 57m
    £23–37

  2. Drive  57.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Elterwatercar car 57.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £15–21

  3. Train, line 516 bus via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    3h 8m
    £20–33

Preston to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Elterwater, England?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Elterwater. However, you can take the train to Windermere, walk to Thwaite Lane, then take the line 516 bus to The Britannia Inn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to The Britannia Inn via Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 8m.

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