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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £85.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Martins Church via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

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

The distance between Bristol and Bowness-on-Windermere is 245 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 48m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 48m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 36m.

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

Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

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

Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere is 238 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3339+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m
£106–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 36m
£51–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
7h 7m
£53–96
Drive 236.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 236.4 mi
3h 56m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 16m
£125–192

Bristol to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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Distance: 243.7 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to St Martins Church via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Martins Church via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 36m.

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