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How to get from Manchester to Windermere by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Windermere is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Windermere:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Windermere costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Windermere take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Windermere as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Windermere station (WDM).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express to go to Windermere by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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