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How to get fromWindermere to Douglasby taxi, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Windermere to Douglas by taxi, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Windermere to Heyshamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4h 25m
    $118–211

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    8h 58m
    $47–89

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  • Distance: 165.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Douglas, Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Douglas. However, you can take the taxi to Heysham then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Isle of Man Douglas via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, North John Street, and Liverpool in around 8h 58m.

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