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

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle. However, there are services departing from Bowness Pier and arriving at Market Place via Blackhall Road and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Giggleswick via Oxenholme Lake District and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

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

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Settle is 48 miles. The road distance is 37.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 53m and costs £10 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle, including transfers.

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bowness Pier station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 516 bus and line 567 bus and line 581 bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle.

Where can I stay near Settle?

There are 975+ hotels available in Settle.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Giggleswicktrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2h 53m
£10–17
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Windermere - Oxenholme Lake District / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswicktrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
3h 15m
£20–39
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settlecar 37.5 mi
49 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bowness-on-Windermere to Settletaxi 37.5 mi
49 min
£160–200
Line 516 bus, line 567 bus, line 581 bus
1. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Blackhall Roadbus 516 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 567
3. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus 581
3h 44m

Bowness-on-Windermere to Settle by bus and train

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Giggleswick via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Lancaster in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowness Pier to Market Place via Blackhall Road and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's in around 3h 44m.

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