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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Windermere is to bus which costs £10 - £17 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Southport to Windermere?

The distance between Southport and Windermere is 70 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Windermere without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 44m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Southport to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Windermere bus from?

Southport to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Windermere train from?

Southport to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Windermere?

The best way to get from Southport to Windermere is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £17 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Southport to Windermere bus arrive?

Southport to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Windermere train arrive?

Southport to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Windermere is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Southport to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Southport to Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 44m
£24–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
4h 42m
£10–17
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
2h 48m
£30–55
Drive 67.5 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Windermerecar 67.5 mi
1h 23m
£17–24

Southport to Windermere by bus and train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Windermere via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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