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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Windermere is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Swansea to Windermere?

The distance between Swansea and Windermere is 286 miles. The road distance is 243.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Swansea to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Windermere bus from?

Swansea to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Windermere train from?

Swansea to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Windermere?

The best way to get from Swansea to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Swansea to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Windermere train arrive?

Swansea to Windermere train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Windermere is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Swansea to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 50m
£97–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
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
11h 34m
£56–89
Drive 241.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Windermerecar 241.8 mi
4h 51m
£61–87
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
£98–169
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
7h 20m
£101–167

Swansea to Windermere by train

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Distance: 284.1 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Rail Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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