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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Leicester is to train and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Leicester via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Windermere to Leicester?

The distance between Windermere and Leicester is 190 miles. The road distance is 172.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Windermere to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Leicester train from?

Windermere to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Leicester?

The best way to get from Windermere to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 4h 37m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Windermere to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Leicester train arrive?

Windermere to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Leicester is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Windermere to Leicester.

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
4h 37m
£73–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
8h 1m
£39–94
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Boltontrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
7h 40m
£40–68
Drive 171.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Leicestercar 171.2 mi
3h 8m
£43–61
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
4h 55m
£53–126

Windermere to Leicester by train

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Distance: 188.6 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Leicester via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 1m.

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