How to travel from Windsor to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Peak District National park is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Windsor to Peak District National park by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Peak District National parkWindsor if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hayes & Harlington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Vauxhall then Manchester Piccadilly and then to Edale.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5 and then to Derby then take the train to Chesterfield then take the bus to Mam Tor Blue John Cavern.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Peak District National park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Windsor and Peak District National park is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Windsor and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall, Euston station, Manchester Piccadilly and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Windsor and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Windsor and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Hayes & Harlington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Windsor and Peak District National park. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Windsor to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Peak District National park

Transport options from Windsor to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
£135($160)
hourly322km (200 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4hrs
£275($325)
every 3 hours432km (268 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, plane4hrs
£165($195)
hourly413km (257 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
£105($125)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train via Vauxhall4h 35m
£75($89)
hourly345km (214 miles)
Train via Oxford4h 50m
£120($140)
hourly360km (224 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 55m
£37($44)
twice a week303km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£33($39)
on demand285km (177 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park