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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at St Martins Church via Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

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

The distance between Buxton and Bowness-on-Windermere is 108 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 42m.

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

Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

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

Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m
£41–78
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
7h 42m
£24–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus 755
6h 35m
£36–59
Drive 105.4 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 105.4 mi
2h 3m
£26–37

Buxton to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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4h 20mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to St Martins Church via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to St Martins Church via Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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