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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £12 - £19.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

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

The distance between Blackpool and Bowness-on-Windermere is 69 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.

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

Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £9 and takes 4h 14m.

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

Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

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

Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3344+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
2h 22m
£27–52
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4h 14m
£9
Drive 52.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 52.7 mi
1h 9m
£13–19

Blackpool to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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2h 22mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.8 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to St Martins Church via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to St Martins Church via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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