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How to get fromBowness-on-Windermere to Ilkleyby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train, line 62 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to New Streetbus bus 755
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus bus 62 / ...
    4h 22m
    £23–41

  2. Drive 61.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ilkleycar car 61.7 mi
    1h 20m
    £15–22

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Royalty Cinema to Thwaite Lanebus bus 599 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shipley to Ilkleytrain train
    5h 11m
    £40–78

Bowness-on-Windermere to Ilkley by bus and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ilkley. However, you can take the bus to New Street, walk to Carnforth, take the train to Keighley, walk to Keighley Bus Station, then take the line 62 bus to Ilkley Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royalty Cinema to Ilkley via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Lancaster, and Shipley in around 5h 11m.

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