What is the cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Parbold and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Windermere?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Windermere is 75 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

How do I travel from Skelmersdale to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere without a car is to line 375 bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Windermere bus from?

Skelmersdale to Windermere bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Concourse station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Windermere train from?

Skelmersdale to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Skelmersdale to Windermere?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 311 bus and line 109 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Windermere bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Windermere bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Chapel Street station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Windermere train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Windermere is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Skelmersdale to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3345+ hotels available in Windermere.

Skelmersdale to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, line 375 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Windermere by bus, train, or car

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Line 375 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 55m
£27–44
Drive 69.9 mi
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1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Windermerecar 69.9 mi
1h 15m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain Oxenholme Lake District - Windermere / ...
3h 8m
£26–48
Line 311 bus, line 109 bus, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus 311
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 109 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Thwaite Lanebus 555 / ...
5h 53m

Skelmersdale to Windermere by bus and train

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Distance: 75 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Harsnips to Windermere via Shops, Parbold, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Thwaite Lane via Chapel Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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