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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester to Windermere
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
7 h 19 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester to Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Windermere will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Manchester to Windermere you need to make at least 2 changes.
1:357h19Manchester8:54Windermere£381One-way2 changes
- 1:357h19Manchester8:54Windermere£381One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 109 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Windermere bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Windermere coaches for today, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 L08238 · NT314000 | On time 11:05 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h50 | 13:55 Windermere station (WDM) | 1 change | |
 C74092 · TP258900+NT314600 | On time 11:30 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h00 | 15:30 Windermere station (WDM) | 2 changes | |
| L08211 · NT313900 | On time 12:09 Deansgate (DGT) | 4h46 | 16:55 Windermere station (WDM) | 1 change | |
| C74096+NT313900 | On time 12:31 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h24 | 16:55 Windermere station (WDM) | 1 change | |
| Monday 13 April | |||||
| 1:35 Manchester | 7h19 | 8:54 Windermere | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Windermere
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Buses from Manchester to Windermere run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 22:47. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 3:45 |
Last bus 22:47 |
Buses from Manchester to Windermere
Travellers wishing to reach Windermere from Manchester can take the 3:00 p.m. bus from Manchester coach station and change at Preston as there are no direct services. The bus reaches Preston at 3:55 p.m. The onward connecting service to Windermere leaves at 4:40 p.m. and arrives in Windermere at 7:02 p.m. Buses stop outside the railway station in the town centre. It takes four hours and two minutes to complete the journey. National Express serves the route. Tickets purchased in advance may be cheaper than those bought on the day of travel, although these less expensive fares often sell out quickly.
FAQs: Manchester to Windermere coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Windermere by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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