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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 50m
    £89–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    10h 48m
    £53–125

  3. Drive 237.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Windermerecar car 237.8 mi
    4h 47m
    £58–84

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 6m
    £97–174

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    7h 53m
    £97–156

Wales to Windermere by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Wales and Windermere, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bus Rail Interchange via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 48m.

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