The average bus between Gretna Green and Bowness-on-Windermere takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna Green 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 3 times a day between Gretna Green and Bowness-on-Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 4:21 PM which arrives into Bowness-on-Windermere at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gretna Green 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 Gretna Green to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Bowness-on-Windermere station via Fold Head. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Gretna Green to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Rail Station.
Gretna Green to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Fold Head station.
The distance between Gretna Green and Bowness-on-Windermere is 71.8 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Rail Station to Fold Head every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 38m.