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How to get fromWindermere to Sandbankby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    5h 33m
    £56–119

  2. Bus, 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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    9h 8m
    £39–71

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 32m
    £51–101

  4. Drive  211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Sandbankcar car 211.7 mi
    4h 2m
    £53–76

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Drive from Gourock to Sandbankcar car
    5h 34m
    £72–131

Windermere to Sandbank by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Sandbank, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Sandbank. However, you can take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 486 bus to Finbracken. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Finbracken via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Gourock, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 32m.

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