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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

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

The distance between Birmingham and Bowness-on-Windermere is 156 miles. The road distance is 155.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

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

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

Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 36m.

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

Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

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

Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3336+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 38m
£58–91
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
6h 36m
£34–72
Drive 154.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 154.3 mi
2h 38m
£38–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus 755
5h 51m
£59–110

Birmingham to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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Distance: 155.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake District every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Martins Church via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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