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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 12m
    £92–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 11m
    £51–114

  3. Drive 236.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 236.3 mi
    4h 50m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 53m
    £90–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carnforthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 755
    8h 40m
    £127–195

  6. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 29m
    £107–246

Cardiff to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Martins Church via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Martins Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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