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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Leicester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    5h 38m
    £77–151

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to New Streetbus bus 755
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 2m
    £35–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    8h 51m
    £41–92

  4. Drive 169.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Leicestercar car 169.3 mi
    3h 10m
    £42–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    5h 45m
    £72–136

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain train Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
    6h
    £78–126

Bowness-on-Windermere to Leicester by bus and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from St Martins Church to Leicester via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Martins Church to St Margaret's Bus Station via Victoria Bridge, Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 51m.

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