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Compare train and bus for Windermere to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Windermere to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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The journey is about 15m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly $43 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($50 (€41) vs $92 (€77)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Windermere to Glasgow
How to get from Windermere to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Windermere to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:52 AM2h39Windermere11:31 AMGlasgow$181One-way0 transfers
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8:52 AM2h39Windermere11:31 AMGlasgow$181One-way0 transfers
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8:52 AM2h39Windermere11:31 AMGlasgow$181One-way0 transfers
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1:07 PM2h41Windermere3:48 PMGlasgow$311One-way0 transfers
11:47 AM3h18Windermere3:05 PMGlasgow$361One-way0 transfers
4:07 PM2h42Windermere6:49 PMGlasgow$511One-way0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Windermere and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Windermere station (WDM) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
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