There are 4 ways to get from South Pier to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool South to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
2h 35m£26–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
4h 5m£10Drive 55.6 mi
- Drive from South Pier to Windermerecar 55.6 mi
1h 10m£14–20Bus, line 555 bus
- Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4h 27m£12
South Pier to Windermere by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pier to Windermere is to bus which costs £10 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from South Pier to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pier to Windermere. However, there are services departing from South Pier and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Abingdon Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pier to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Blackpool South and arriving at Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between South Pier and Windermere is 71 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Pier to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £25 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from South Pier to Windermere, including transfers.
South Pier to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.
South Pier to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool South station.
The best way to get from South Pier to Windermere is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between South Pier, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a vehicle from South Pier to Windermere via Blackpool South, Preston, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Pier to Bus Rail Interchange via North Pier, Abingdon Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool South to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Pier to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
South Pier to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pier to Windermere is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from South Pier to Windermere.
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