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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Bournemouth via Oxenholme Lake District and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Windermere to Bournemouth?

The distance between Windermere and Bournemouth is 328 miles. The road distance is 298.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Windermere to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Windermere to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Windermere to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Bournemouth train arrive?

Windermere to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Bournemouth is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Windermere to Bournemouth.

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

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Windermere to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Windermere to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Staffordtrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 48m
£123–211
Bus
cheapest
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 Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
10h 4m
£46–84
Drive 296.7 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Bournemouthcar 296.7 mi
5h 20m
£74–107
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 Bournemouthtrain
5h 18m
£109–261
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 49m
£137–219
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 54m
£134–221
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 2m
£95–308
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 55m
£128–303

Windermere to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 326.1 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Bournemouth via Oxenholme Lake District and Stafford in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bournemouth Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h 4m.

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