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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Wales is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Wales. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Windermere to Wales?

The distance between Windermere and Wales is 240 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Wales without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Windermere to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Windermere to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Windermere to Wales?

The best way to get from Windermere to Wales is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Windermere to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Wales train arrive?

Windermere to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Wales is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Windermere to Wales.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 51m
£89–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
10h 2m
£52–138
Drive 238.3 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Cardiffcar 238.3 mi
4h 49m
£58–84
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 11m
£94–177
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 31m
£128–207

Windermere to Wales by train

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Wales?

You can take a train from Windermere to Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Cardiff North Road via Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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