Windermere travel guide
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You're Going to Love Windermere
With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Windermere
How to Get to Windermere
Plane
Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere. The shortest flight to Windermere from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 52 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 57 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Windermere
Where to stay in Windermere
Average rates range from around C$ 193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 306 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere
Most booked hotels in Windermere
Renting a car in Windermere
Expect to pay C$ 2.43 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.08 and C$ 38.77.