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How to get fromWindermere to Blackpoolby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Oxenholme Lake District

    best
    1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain train
    1h 40m
    £19–41

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus bus 42
    3h 14m
    £6

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Lancastertrain train Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    3h 11m
    £13–20

  4. Drive  54.4 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Blackpoolcar car 54.4 mi
    1h 7m
    £14–20

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain train Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 45m
    £21–41

Windermere to Blackpool by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Windermere to Blackpool North via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to North Station via Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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