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

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 599 / ...
    3h 21m
    £36–59

  2. Drive 99.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 99.7 mi
    1h 52m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 31m
    £36–60

Chester to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 599 bus to St Martins Church. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to St Martins Church via Queen Square, Liverpool Lime Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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