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How to get fromSettle to Windermereby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Settle to Windermere by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Giggleswick to Lancastertrain train Leeds - Morecambe / ...
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train Oxenholme Lake District - Windermere / ...
    2h 20m
    £17–36

  2. Drive  37.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Settle to Windermerecar car 37.6 mi
    46 min
    £10–14

  3. Train, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Giggleswick to Carnforthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    2h 59m
    £13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Settle to Windermeretaxi taxi 37.6 mi
    46 min
    £160–200

  5. Line 581 bus, line 567 bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus bus 581
    2. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to Bus Stationbus bus 567
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    3h 3m

  6. Train, bus, line 555 bus via Dent Station

    1. Take the train from Settle to Denttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dent Station to Bus Stationbus bus S1
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus 555 / ...
    3h 21m

Settle to Windermere by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 57.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Giggleswick to Windermere via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Thwaite Lane via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 3h 3m.

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