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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Windermere is to bus and train which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Somerset to Windermere?

The distance between Somerset and Windermere is 296 miles. The road distance is 273.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Somerset to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Windermere bus from?

Somerset to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Windermere train from?

Somerset to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Windermere?

The best way to get from Somerset to Windermere is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Somerset to Windermere bus arrive?

Somerset to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Windermere train arrive?

Somerset to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Windermere is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Somerset to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3322+ hotels available in Windermere.

Somerset to Windermere - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 47m
£106–177
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
9h 13m
£49–84
Drive 272.1 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Windermerecar 272.1 mi
4h 27m
£68–99
Bus, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 46m
£75–194
Bus, train via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus Fal
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 8m
£103–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 12m
£49–74
Bus, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 11m
£71–167

Somerset to Windermere by bus and train

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Windermere via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Thwaite Lane via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 12m.

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