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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Elterwater by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Elterwatertaxi taxi
    1h 45m
    £34–55

  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 1m
    £18–30

  4. Train, line 516 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus bus 516
    3h 10m
    £20–33

Preston to Elterwater by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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 Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, then take the taxi to Elterwater. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to The Britannia Inn via Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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