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

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £18 - £27.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from St Martins Church and arriving at Market Place via Blackhall Road, Post Office, Penn Lane and County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

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

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Thirsk is 137 miles. The road distance is 76.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk, including transfers.

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from St Martins Church station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk is to line 599 bus and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 38m.

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Victoria Bridge station.

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

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Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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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 Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
5h 13m
£45–77
Drive 76.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirskcar 76.1 mi
1h 43m
£19–27
Line 599 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to Victoria Bridgebus 599
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Post Officebus S1
3. Take the bus from Post Office to Dales Countryside Museumbus S3
4. Take the bus from Penn Lane to Northallerton Stationbus 856
5. Take the bus from County Hall to Market Placebus M5
7h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thirsktrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
5h 38m
£62–116
Bus, Steam train
1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
6h 55m

Bowness-on-Windermere to Thirsk by bus and train

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from St Martins Church to Market Place via Victoria Bridge, Blackhall Road, Post Office, Dales Countryside Museum, Penn Lane, and County Hall in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Martins Church to Thirsk via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 38m.

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