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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Windermere to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) and The Miller Howe (Rayrigg Road) are great picks.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 28h.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $63 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 109 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Windermere, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Windermere takes 45 miles and will cost you around $11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 80 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House - B&B, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $386 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.39 and $45.86.