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How to get fromWatford Junction to Lake District (Land)by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 12 ways to get from Watford Junction to Lake District (Land) by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 25m
    £103–167

  2. Drive 280.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watford Junction to Lake District (Land)car car 280.5 mi
    4h 54m
    £69–99

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    7h 14m
    £81–300

  4. Train via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 44m
    £110–215

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    6h 8m
    £93–146

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    6h 35m
    £159–281

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    7h 5m
    £102–320

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    6h 50m
    £110–370

  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    6h 51m
    £88–229

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    7h 33m
    £117–335

  11. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    7h 33m
    £84–224

  12. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    7h 45m
    £144–425

Watford Junction to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Lake District (Land), England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Watford Junction to Penrith North Lakes once daily. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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