What is the cheapest way to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Windermere and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 82 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2h 3m
£30–60
Bus
cheapest
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
3h 12m
£13–29
Drive 81.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 81.2 mi
1h 28m
£20–29
Train via Oxenholme Lake District
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 9m
£29–62

Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

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Distance: 81.1 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Bus Station Night Std and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 12m.

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