What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to Windermere?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Windermere from Glasgow?
You can reach Windermere with just £13 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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TransPennine Express3h 27m004:22GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 04:22:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 27m
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m005:33GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 05:33:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Avanti West Coast3h 0m005:48GlasgowCentral Station08:48WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 05:48:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Avanti West Coast2h 20m010:38GlasgowCentral Station12:58WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 10:38:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 12:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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TransPennine Express2h 57m004:52GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/07/2025 04:52:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 57m
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m005:33GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/07/2025 05:33:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Avanti West Coast3h 0m005:48GlasgowCentral Station08:48WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/07/2025 05:48:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/07/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Glasgow to Windermere?
You can get to Windermere from Glasgow in just 2h 16m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m005:33GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 05:33:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Avanti West Coast2h 20m010:38GlasgowCentral Station12:58WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 10:38:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 12:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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TransPennine Express2h 31m009:09GlasgowCentral Station11:40WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 09:09:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 31m
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Avanti West Coast3h 0m005:48GlasgowCentral Station08:48WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 21/07/2025 05:48:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/07/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Fastest Trains Monday
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m005:33GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/07/2025 05:33:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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TransPennine Express2h 57m004:52GlasgowCentral Station07:49WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/07/2025 04:52:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/07/2025 07:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 57m
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Avanti West Coast3h 0m005:48GlasgowCentral Station08:48WindermereCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 22/07/2025 05:48:00 to Central Station, Windermere (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/07/2025 08:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Bus from Glasgow to Windermere
What are the most popular stations in Glasgow and Windermere?
In Glasgow, you will usually depart from Buchanan Bus Station, Central Station or Queen Street Station, while in Windermere you will be arriving at Central Station, Bowness Pier or South Kenton Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Windermere from Glasgow? With 4 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Glasgow and Windermere, you can pay as low as £13 with a Train from TransPennine Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Windermere in just 2h 16m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Glasgow and Windermere are Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Glasgow and Windermere is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bishopbriggs or to Ambleside, and look at flights from Glasgow Airport, and landing at Barrow/Walney Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Glasgow to Windermere?
The most popular companies between Glasgow and Windermere, are Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Glasgow to Windermere
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Glasgow to Windermere. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Glasgow to Windermere
How can I reach Windermere from Glasgow?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Windermere from Glasgow.
How far is Windermere from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow and Windermere is 185.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Glasgow and Windermere?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 46 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Glasgow to Windermere?
You can get to Windermere with just £13 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Windermere?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Windermere in just 2h 16m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
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