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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Windermere:
A bus is $1 (€0.84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Windermere costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Windermere take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Windermere by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Windermere is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G854143:57 PM2h52Glasgow Central (GLC)6:49 PMWindermere station (WDM)$301One-way1 transfer
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G854143:57 PM2h52Glasgow Central (GLC)6:49 PMWindermere station (WDM)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G8538412:40 PM2h16Glasgow Central (GLC)2:56 PMWindermere station (WDM)$941One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G853941:38 PM2h18Glasgow Central (GLC)3:56 PMWindermere station (WDM)$371One-way1 transfer
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G8538412:04 PM2h52Glasgow Central (GLC)2:56 PMWindermere station (WDM)$501One-way1 transfer
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G854043:08 PM2h53Glasgow Central (GLC)6:01 PMWindermere station (WDM)$501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Windermere:
A bus is $1 (€0.84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Windermere costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Windermere take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Windermere as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Windermere station (WDM).
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, TransPennine Express to go to Windermere by train.
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