Windermere, Cumbria to York, North Yorkshire from $30: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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Windermere - York operators

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Train

Contact phone

00 44 345 528 0253

Website

https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston

Average Duration

32m

Estimated price

$19-85

Contact phone

+44 345 600 1671

Website

https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston

Average Duration

33m

Estimated price

$15-40

Train from Darlington to York

Average Duration

28m

Estimated price

$16-40

Contact phone

+44 800 200 6060

Website

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Oxenholme Lake District to Preston

Average Duration

40m

Estimated price

$10-13

Train from Preston to York

Average Duration

2h 13m

Estimated price

$17-23

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Darlington to York

Average Duration

27m

Estimated price

$35-75

Contact phone

+44 345 722 5333

Website

https://www.lner.co.uk/

Train from Darlington to York

Average Duration

26m

Estimated price

$60-90

Contact phone

+44 1524 732100

Website

https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/

Train from Carnforth to York

Average Duration

4h 9m

Bus

Contact phone

0871 200 22 33

Website

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Bus from Bus Station to Pennine Hotel

Average Duration

1h 5m

Estimated price

$8-10

Contact phone

015396 20125

Website

http://westerndalesbus.co.uk

Bus from Blackhall Road to Pennine Hotel

Average Duration

48m

Contact phone

+44 15396 23254

Website

https://www.cumbriaclassiccoaches.co.uk/

Bus from Pennine Hotel to Galgate - Stand B

Average Duration

55m

Contact phone

0344 800 4411

Website

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/

Bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Town Hall

Average Duration

47m

Estimated price

$3-3

Windermere to York: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Windermere and York offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Windermere to York is a picturesque drive spanning 152.9 km, taking approximately 2 hours through charming English countryside. 💰 The cost of driving from Windermere to York by car ranges from £24 to £35, making it an affordable and convenient travel option.

Average price

£23 - £35

🚆 Traveling from Windermere to York by train requires a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes, including transfers. 🚆 Windermere to York train services are operated by Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail. The train departs from Oxenholme Lake District and arrives at York station, offering a convenient way to traverse between these two charming cities. 🚆 Prices for a train ticket from Windermere to York typically range from £25 to £91, providing a relatively cost-effective and efficient mode of transportation for your journey between these picturesque destinations in the United Kingdom.

Departure Point

Oxenholme Lake District station

Arrival Point

York station

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Windermere and York is approximately 128.7 km by road. It takes around 2 hours to drive from Windermere to York by car. If you prefer to take the train, the travel time is around 4 hours and 6 minutes.

The most cost-effective and time-efficient transportation option for traveling from Windermere to York is driving. It takes approximately 2 hours and costs around £23-£35. Alternatively, you can also take a train which takes about 4 hours and costs slightly more.

The prices for a train journey from Windermere to York vary depending on factors such as date and time of travel, class of service, and whether you book in advance or on the day of travel. The cost can range from £23 to £88.

To travel from Windermere to York without using public transportation, you can drive the distance of approximately 152.9 km. The journey typically takes around 2 hours by car. The cost of driving from Windermere to York by car may range from £23 to £35, depending on factors such as fuel prices and tolls.

The best way to travel from Windermere to York without a car is by train. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 6 minutes and costs between £23-£94.

Yes, there is a direct link between Windermere and York, but it requires a transfer. There are train services available that depart from Windermere and arrive in York via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey takes approximately 4 hours and 6 minutes, including the transfers. The train services are operated by Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail.

There are plenty of accommodation options near York with over 1210 hotels to choose from. Prices for hotels start at £41 and vary depending on location, amenities, and time of year.