The average bus between Cockermouth and Bowness-on-Windermere takes 2h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cockermouth 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 hourly between Cockermouth and Bowness-on-Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cockermouth is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Bowness-on-Windermere at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 4m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes


2h 4m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes


2h 28m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 3m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cockermouth to Bowness-on-Windermere? 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 Cockermouth to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Cockermouth station and arriving at Bowness-on-Windermere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Cockermouth to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Deer Orchard Close station.
Cockermouth to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at St Martins Church station.
The distance between Cockermouth and Bowness-on-Windermere is 43.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Deer Orchard Close to St Martins Church via Bus Station and Waterhead Inn for Pier in around 2h 10m.