What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Bowness-on-Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Bowness-on-Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Windermere via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The distance between Bath and Bowness-on-Windermere is 257 miles. The road distance is 243.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere bus from?

Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere train from?

Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The best way to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere bus arrive?

Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere train arrive?

Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3342+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 26m
£107–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 17m
£53–119
Drive 242.2 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 242.2 mi
4h 16m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 29m
£126–201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus 755
9h 12m
£103–190

Bath to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to St Martins Church via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to St Martins Church via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 17m.

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