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

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

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  1. Train via Oxenholme Lake District

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 36m
    £54–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    8h 32m
    £20–33

  3. Drive  119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Scarboroughcar car 119.4 mi
    2h 44m
    £30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    5h 42m
    £57–105

  5. Line 555 bus, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Scarboroughtrain train The Scarborough Spa Express
    8h 2m

Windermere to Scarborough by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Scarborough via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston, and York in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Railway Station Stop V via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 32m.

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