There are 5 ways to get from York to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from York to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
- Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi
4h 51m£113–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 59m£27–44Drive 120.7 mi
- Drive from York to Lake District (Land)car 120.7 mi
2h 19m£30–43Train
- Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 57m£65–113Steam train, bus
- Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
8h 35m
York to Lake District (Land) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from York to Lake District (Land) is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from York to Lake District (Land) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at National Trust car park via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Lake District (Land). However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between York and Lake District (Land) is 166 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from York to Lake District (Land) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from York to Lake District (Land), including transfers.
York to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Lake District (Land) is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between York, England and Lake District (Land), England?
You can take a bus from Blossom Street to National Trust car park via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from York to National Trust car park via Preston, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from York to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from York to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from York to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/coastliner/
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Ace Taxi Windermere
- Phone
- +44 1539 445 445
- Website
- acetaxiwindermere.co.uk
G Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1539 447 170
South Cumbria Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7835 505 697
- Website
- bowness-taxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
York to Lake District (Land) bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
York to Lake District (Land) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Lake District (Land) is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from York to Lake District (Land).
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