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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Darwen is to bus and line 41 bus which costs £9 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Darwen is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Darwen?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Duckworth Street via Common Garden Street, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Darwen?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Darwen. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Darwen via Oxenholme Lake District and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Windermere to Darwen?

The distance between Windermere and Darwen is 81 miles. The road distance is 62.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Darwen without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Windermere to Darwen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Darwen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Darwen train from?

Windermere to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Darwen?

The best way to get from Windermere to Darwen is to bus and line 41 bus which takes 3h 40m and costs £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Windermere to Darwen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Darwen train arrive?

Windermere to Darwen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Darwen?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Darwen is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Windermere to Darwen.

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

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Where can I stay near Darwen?

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Windermere to Darwen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Boltontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Circusbus 1
2h 23m
Bus, line 41 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
3h 40m
£9
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Darwencar 62.3 mi
1h 4m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Boltontrain
3. Take the train from Bolton to Darwentrain
2h 39m
£23–52

Windermere to Darwen by train

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Distance: 80.2 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Duckworth Street via Bus Station, Common Garden Street, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Windermere to Darwen via Oxenholme Lake District and Bolton in around 2h 39m.

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