There are 4 ways to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 58m£23–42Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5h 55m£16–23Drive 75.9 mi
- Drive from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermerecar 75.9 mi
1h 16m£19–28Line 37 bus, train
- Take the bus from Swinton Church of St Peter to Bolton Interchangebus 22 / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 20m£22–48
Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Swinton Civic Centre and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Swinton (Manchester) and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Swinton, Greater Manchester and Windermere is 79 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £23 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere, including transfers.
Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Swinton (Manchester) station.
The best way to get from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Swinton, Greater Manchester, Salford, England and Windermere, England?
You can take a vehicle from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere via Swinton (Manchester), Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Thwaite Lane via Swinton Civic Centre, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Swinton (Manchester) to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Swinton Church of St Peter to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Swinton, Greater Manchester to Windermere.
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