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How to get fromWindermere to Colwyn Bayby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain train
    3h 56m
    £37–62

  2. Drive  137.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Colwyn Baycar car 137.4 mi
    2h 23m
    £34–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Colwyn Baytrain train Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
    4h
    £44–76

  4. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colwyn Baytrain train
    5h 14m
    £48–91

Windermere to Colwyn Bay by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

You can take a train from Windermere to Colwyn Bay via Oxenholme Lake District and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h.

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