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

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £19 - £29.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bowness Pier and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

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

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Manchester is 81 miles. The road distance is 79.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester, including transfers.

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 2h 46m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 4h 56m.

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

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

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester.

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Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 46m
£26–54
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
4h 56m
£14–21
Drive 79.2 mi
1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchestercar 79.2 mi
1h 30m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 16m
£29–53

Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 80.9 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Manchester Oxford Road via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowness Pier to Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std in around 4h 56m.

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