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

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol is to bus and train which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from St Martins Church and arriving at Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

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

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Bristol is 245 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 28m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol, including transfers.

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

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

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 28m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 28m.

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

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

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol is 238 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Bristol.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 28m
£102–166
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Boltontrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
9h 17m
£43–75
Drive 236.3 mi
1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristolcar 236.3 mi
3h 56m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 15m
£122–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
9h 28m
£50–111

Bowness-on-Windermere to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 243.7 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from St Martins Church to Bristol Temple Meads via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Martins Church to Bus Station via Victoria Bridge, Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 28m.

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