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How to get fromSouthport to Windermereby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Windermere by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 42m
    £20–37

  2. Bus, line 40 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queens Squarebus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    4h 19m
    £9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    2h 48m
    £25–47

  4. Drive  67.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Windermerecar car 67.5 mi
    1h 23m
    £17–25

  5. Bus, line 40 bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queens Squarebus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    4h 56m
    £12

Southport to Windermere by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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, Queens Square, and Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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