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

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead is to line 599 bus which costs £3 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £13 - £16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Martins Church and arriving at Pier. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Bowness-on-Windermere and Waterhead?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bowness-on-Windermere and arriving at Ambleside. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Waterhead is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead without a car is to line 599 bus which takes 27 min and costs £3.

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

The line 599 bus from St Martins Church to Pier takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Pier station.

Where can I stay near Waterhead?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Waterhead.

Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead - 3 ways to travel via line 599 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead by bus, ferry, or taxi

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Line 599 bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to Pierbus 599 / ...
27 min
£3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bowness-on-Windermere to Amblesideferry Red Cruise
30 min
£7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterheadtaxi 5 mi
9 min
£13–16

Bowness-on-Windermere to Waterhead by bus

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from St Martins Church to Pier every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Windermere Lake Cruises operates a ferry from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ambleside hourly. Tickets cost £7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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