What is the cheapest way to get from St Bees Head to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from St Bees Head to Windermere is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Bees Head to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from St Bees Head to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between St Bees Head and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from St Bees Head to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Whittington Cat and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via The Lime Kiln and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between St Bees Head and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from St Bees Head to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from St Bees Head to Windermere?

The distance between St Bees Head and Windermere is 55 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

How do I travel from St Bees Head to Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from St Bees Head to Windermere without a car is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 13m and costs £21 - £25.

How long does it take to get from St Bees Head to Windermere?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from St Bees Head to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Bees Head to Windermere bus from?

St Bees Head to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from The Lime Kiln station.

Where do I catch the St Bees Head to Windermere train from?

St Bees Head to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from St Bees Head to Windermere?

The best way to get from St Bees Head to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 13m and costs £21 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the St Bees Head to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Bees Head to Windermere train arrive?

St Bees Head to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from St Bees Head to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between St Bees Head to Windermere is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from St Bees Head to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3324+ hotels available in Windermere.

St Bees Head to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 555 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St Bees Head to Windermere by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Lime Kiln to Bus Stationbus X5
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus 555 / ...
3h 13m
£22–24
Drive 37.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Bees Head to Windermerecar 37.4 mi
1h 1m
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 20m
£43–73
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Bees Head to Windermeretaxi 37.4 mi
1h 1m
£75–95
Bus, line 555 bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus 555 / ...
3h 30m
£22–24

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between St Bees Head, England and Windermere, England?

You can take a vehicle from St Bees Head to Bus Rail Interchange via Whittington Cat, The Lime Kiln, and Bus Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Bees Head to Windermere via Whitehaven, Carlisle, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 3h 20m.

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