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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Cotswolds is to train and bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Cotswolds?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Windermere to Cotswolds?

The distance between Windermere and Cotswolds is 209 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Windermere to Cotswolds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Cotswolds train from?

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

Where does the Windermere to Cotswolds train arrive?

Windermere to Cotswolds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Cotswolds?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Cotswolds is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Windermere to Cotswolds.

Where can I stay near Cotswolds?

There are 1581+ hotels available in Cotswolds.

Windermere to Cotswolds - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 29m
£91–137
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Gloucesterbus
9h 20m
£43–83
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Cotswoldscar 210.2 mi
3h 30m
£52–76
Train via Transport Hub
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
7h 36m
£75–119
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 22m
£78–129

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Cotswolds via Oxenholme Lake District, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 29m.

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