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 49m.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

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 Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Southampton to Windermere bus arrive?

Southampton to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Windermere train arrive?

Southampton to Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 55m
£115–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
10h 49m
£45–77
Drive 289 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Windermerecar 289 mi
4h 57m
£72–104
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 17m
£99–240
Train via Manchester
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
£125–199
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 12m
£121–213
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 53m
£92–303
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 31m
£118–282
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 8m
£96–345

Southampton to Windermere by train

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Distance: 297.5 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Windermere via Stafford and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Rail Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 49m.

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