There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 44m£101–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 13m£60–141Drive 266.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lake District (Land)car 266.3 mi
5h 35m£65–94Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 21m£108–185Train via Manchester #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 29m£104–179
Wales to Lake District (Land) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Lake District (Land) is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Lake District (Land) is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at National Trust car park via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Wales and Lake District (Land) is 287 miles. The road distance is 267.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Lake District (Land) without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Wales to Lake District (Land), including transfers.
Wales to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Lake District (Land) is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Wales and Lake District (Land), England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to National Trust car park via Crewe, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to National Trust car park via Manchester Central Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wales to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Lake District (Land) is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Wales to Lake District (Land).
There are 1771+ hotels available in Lake District (Land).