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How to get fromBurnley to Bowness-on-Windermereby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    2h 36m
    £30–56

  2. Drive 60.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 60.7 mi
    1h 19m
    £15–22

  3. Line 152 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    5h 53m

  4. Train, line 599 bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 599 / ...
    3h 8m
    £29–51

Burnley to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to St Martins Church via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to St Martins Church via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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