The average bus between Bowness-on-Windermere and Settle takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle. 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 4 times a day between Bowness-on-Windermere and Settle. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bowness-on-Windermere is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Settle at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackhall Road and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 23m • 2 changes

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15h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle? 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 Settle. However, there are services departing from Bowness-on-Windermere station and arriving at Settle station via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from St Martins Church station.
Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Market Place station.
The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Settle is 53.2 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from St Martins Church to Market Place via Blackhall Road and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's in around 4h.