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 £40 - £75 and takes 9h 14m.

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 Barclays Bank and arriving at Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

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, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Windermere to Aviemore?

The distance between Windermere and Aviemore is 307 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 via Glasgow which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m 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 Barclays Bank 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 via Glasgow which takes 7h 1m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 14m.

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 Glasgow Central 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
7h 1m
£90–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus
9h 14m
£41–72
Drive 259.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Aviemorecar 259.2 mi
4h 42m
£65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 11m
£73–191
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 6m
£61–126

Windermere to Aviemore by train and foot

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Distance: 305.7 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Aviemore via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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