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There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Manchester by train or car

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      train train 2h 21m • 1 change

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      train train 2h 21m • 1 change

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      train train 1h 53m • Direct

  1. Drive  81 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Manchestercar car 81 mi
    1h 28m
    £21–29
  2. Train via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 3m
    £23–51

Windermere to Manchester by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Windermere, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Road 5 times a day. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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