The average bus between Windermere and Thornthwaite takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Windermere to Thornthwaite. 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 Windermere and Thornthwaite. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Thornthwaite at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 52m • 1 change
1h 52m • 1 change
2h 22m • 1 change
1h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Windermere to Thornthwaite? 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 Windermere to Thornthwaite. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Thornthwaite station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Windermere to Thornthwaite bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.
Windermere to Thornthwaite bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Windermere and Thornthwaite is 32.9 km. The road distance is 42 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.