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How to get fromAlston to Bowness-on-Windermereby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alston to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus bus 680A
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 14m

  2. Drive 46.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alston to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 46.1 mi
    1h 1m
    £12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alston to Bowness-on-Windermeretaxi taxi 46.1 mi
    1h 1m
    £95–120

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus bus 680A
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 508
    4h 18m

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Map of how to get from Alston to Bowness-on-Windermere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Alston, Cumbria, England and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

You can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to St Martins Church via The Courts, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 18m.

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