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How to get fromWindermere to Helmsleyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Maltontrain train
    5h 30m
    £117–182

  2. Drive  89.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Helmsleycar car 89.2 mi
    1h 59m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Rougier Streetbus bus 843 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    8h 59m
    £24–36

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    6h 26m
    £47–88

  5. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus bus 31X
    8h 17m

Windermere to Helmsley by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Helmsley via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, Leeds, and Malton in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Market Place via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Rougier Street, and Station Avenue in around 8h 59m.

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