What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere (Station) and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere (Station) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere (Station) and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere (Station) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

The distance between Windermere (Station) and Reading is 252 miles. The road distance is 251 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere (Station) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 47m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere (Station) to Reading bus from?

Windermere (Station) to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere (Station) to Reading train from?

Windermere (Station) to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

The best way to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 47m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Windermere (Station) to Reading bus arrive?

Windermere (Station) to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere (Station) to Reading train arrive?

Windermere (Station) to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere (Station) to Reading is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Windermere (Station) to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Windermere (Station) to Reading?

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There are 9 ways to get from Windermere (Station) to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 47m
£99–162
Drive 249.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere (Station) to Readingcar 249.5 mi
4h 30m
£63–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 37m
£73–150
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 28m
£99–348
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 7m
£120–182
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 12m
£117–187
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 42m
£122–272
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 50m
£100–376
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 57m
£137–388

Windermere (Station) to Reading by train

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Windermere (Station), Cumbria, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Windermere to Reading via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Reading RailAir via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 37m.

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