There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Lake District National Park by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
3h 9m£32–63Drive 84 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prestwich to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar 84 mi
1h 36m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4h 58m£23–56Tram, train
- Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram Yellow Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m£31–61
Prestwich to Lake District National Park by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Lake District National Park is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Lake District National Park is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Lake District National Park station. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Lake District National Park. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Prestwich and Lake District National Park is 86 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Lake District National Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Prestwich to Lake District National Park, including transfers.
Prestwich to Lake District National Park bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Prestwich to Lake District National Park train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Lake District National Park is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Lake District National Park, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere once a week. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwich to Lake District National Park bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Prestwich to Lake District National Park train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Lake District National Park is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Prestwich to Lake District National Park.
There are 3823+ hotels available in Lake District National Park.

















