The average bus between Bowness-on-Windermere and Carlisle takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bowness-on-Windermere to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bowness-on-Windermere and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 9:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bowness-on-Windermere is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Bowness-on-Windermere to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Bowness-on-Windermere station and arriving at Carlisle station via Rail Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Bowness-on-Windermere to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from St Martins Church station.
Bowness-on-Windermere to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rail Station.
The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Carlisle is 59 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from St Martins Church to Rail Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 34m.