What is the cheapest way to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Yorkshire Dales National Park and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Crookrise and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Abbotsgate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Yorkshire Dales National Park and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Windermere via Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere?

The distance between Yorkshire Dales National Park and Windermere is 76 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere bus from?

Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere train from?

Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train or bus from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere?

The best way to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 581 bus and line 567 bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere bus arrive?

Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere train arrive?

Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere is 41 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere.

Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3337+ hotels available in Windermere.

Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermere by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
3h 54m
£29–62
Drive 41 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermerecar 41 mi
58 min
£10–15
Train, line 755 bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carnforthtrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Barclays Bankbus 755
4h 18m
£19–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yorkshire Dales National Park to Windermeretaxi 41 mi
58 min
£85–110
Bus, line 581 bus, line 567 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus 580 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
3. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to Bus Stationbus 567
5h 24m

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Distance: 75.9 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Yorkshire Dales National Park, England and Windermere, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Skipton to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crookrise to Thwaite Lane via Crookrise, Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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