What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Aviemore is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Aviemore is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Aviemore station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Aviemore via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Windermere to Aviemore?

The distance between Windermere and Aviemore is 311 miles. The road distance is 260.7 miles.

How do I travel from Windermere to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Windermere to Aviemore without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Windermere to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Aviemore bus from?

Windermere to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Aviemore train from?

Windermere to Aviemore train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Windermere to Aviemore is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Windermere to Aviemore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Aviemore train arrive?

Windermere to Aviemore train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Aviemore is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Windermere to Aviemore.

How do I get a train ticket from Windermere to Aviemore?

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Windermere to Aviemore - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Aviemore by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 59m
£104–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus
9h 8m
£59–133
Drive 259.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Aviemorecar 259.2 mi
4h 42m
£64–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 16m
£86–136

Windermere to Aviemore by train

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Distance: 309.2 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a train from Windermere to Aviemore via Oxenholme Lake District and Haymarket in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Aviemore station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 8m.

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