The average bus between Gretna and Windermere takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna to 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 and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Windermere at 8:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Windermere station via Beech Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Gretna to Windermere bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Rail Station.
Gretna to Windermere bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Beech Street station.
The distance between Gretna and Windermere is 69.3 km. The road distance is 160 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Rail Station to Beech Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 48m.