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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Thirsk is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Windermere to Thirsk?

The distance between Windermere and Thirsk is 173 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Windermere to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Thirsk train from?

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

Where does the Windermere to Thirsk train arrive?

Windermere to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Thirsk is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Windermere to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 673+ hotels available in Thirsk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thirsktrain Manchester Airport - Saltburn / ...
4h 46m
£61–111
Drive 75 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Thirskcar 75 mi
1h 41m
£19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
6h 14m
£47–88
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
8h 5m

Windermere to Thirsk by train and bus

41Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.3 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Oxford Road, and Thirsk in around 4h 46m.

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