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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Scarborough is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Scarborough is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Railway Station Stop V via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Scarborough?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Scarborough via Oxenholme Lake District, Preston and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Windermere to Scarborough?

The distance between Windermere and Scarborough is 179 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Windermere to Scarborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Scarborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Scarborough train from?

Windermere to Scarborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Scarborough?

The best way to get from Windermere to Scarborough is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Windermere to Scarborough bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Scarborough train arrive?

Windermere to Scarborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Scarborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Scarborough is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Windermere to Scarborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Scarborough?

There are 1974+ hotels available in Scarborough.

Windermere to Scarborough - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Scarborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Scarboroughtrain
5h 27m
£65–120
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
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus 843
8h 12m
£24–52
Drive 119.4 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Scarboroughcar 119.4 mi
2h 44m
£29–42
Line 755 bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from Beech Street to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Scarboroughtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
6h 11m

Windermere to Scarborough by train

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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 Leeds in around 5h 27m. 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 12m.

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