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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Harrogate is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Harrogate is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at West Park Church via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Harrogate via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Windermere to Harrogate?

The distance between Windermere and Harrogate is 129 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Harrogate without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Windermere to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Harrogate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Harrogate train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Windermere to Harrogate is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Windermere to Harrogate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Harrogate train arrive?

Windermere to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Harrogate is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Windermere to Harrogate.

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

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Windermere to Harrogate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 36 bus, and car

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

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 21m
£47–91
Drive 73.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Harrogatecar 73.9 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Bus, line 36 bus
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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Park Churchbus 36
6h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 27m
£48–91
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
5h 23m
£36–63

Windermere to Harrogate by train

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Distance: 128.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Harrogate via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and Leeds in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to West Park Church via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 12m.

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