The average bus between Carlisle and Bowness-on-Windermere takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Bowness-on-Windermere. 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 5 times a day between Carlisle and Bowness-on-Windermere. The earliest departure is at 8:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Bowness-on-Windermere at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith North Lakes and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Bowness-on-Windermere station via Fold Head. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Carlisle to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Rail Station.
Carlisle to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Fold Head station.
The distance between Carlisle and Bowness-on-Windermere is 59 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Rail Station to Fold Head every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 38m.