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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 7m
    £83–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    11h 11m
    £49–80

  3. Drive  236.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 236.3 mi
    4h 50m
    £59–84

  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
    8h 3m
    £85–193

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 41m
    £83–141

  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 40m
    £90–226

Cardiff to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Martins Church via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 11m.

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