There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Chathilltrain
6h 30m£56–108Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Windermere to Bamburgh Castlecar 123.8 mi
2h 48m£31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Berwick stationbus 67
9h 37m£73–98Train #2
- Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Chathilltrain
6h 30m
Windermere to Bamburgh Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Berwick station via Bus Station, Throstles Nest, Stand K Carlisle Market Hall and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Chathill via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Windermere and Bamburgh Castle is 176 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle, including transfers.
Windermere to Bamburgh Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall station.
Windermere to Bamburgh Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
The best way to get from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £100 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Windermere, England and Bamburgh Castle, England?
You can take a train from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Newcastle, Chathill, Railway station, and Lord Crewe Hotel in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bamburgh Castle via Bus Station, Throstles Nest, Market Hall, Stand K Carlisle Market Hall, Galashiels Transport Interchange, and Berwick station in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Berwick station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Windermere to Bamburgh Castle bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Windermere to Bamburgh Castle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Bamburgh Castle is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Windermere to Bamburgh Castle.
There are 1957+ hotels available in Bamburgh Castle.









