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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Windermere is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Windermere via Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Southampton to Windermere?

The distance between Southampton and Windermere is 299 miles. The road distance is 290.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Windermere without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 56m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Southampton to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Windermere bus from?

Southampton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Windermere train from?

Southampton to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Windermere?

The best way to get from Southampton to Windermere is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 56m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Southampton to Windermere bus arrive?

Southampton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Windermere train arrive?

Southampton to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Windermere is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Southampton to Windermere.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Windermere?

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Southampton to Windermere - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m
£112–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
10h 14m
£48–78
Drive 289 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Windermerecar 289 mi
4h 57m
£72–103
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 40m
£122–272
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 2m
£123–198
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain
9h 13m
£119–212
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 11m
£114–373
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 23m
£130–280

Southampton to Windermere by train

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Distance: 297.5 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Windermere via Wolverhampton and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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