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

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £28.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station station. However, there are services departing from St Martins Church and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

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

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

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Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station

Q: How far is it from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 83 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car?

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £70.

Q: How long does it take to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Q: Train or bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

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

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 3m
£32–66
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 36m
£16–32
Drive 79.4 mi
1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 79.4 mi
1h 31m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 18m
£33–63

Bowness-on-Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly Station by bus and train

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Martins Church to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Victoria Bridge, Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 36m.

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