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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £27.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at St Martins Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Windermere via Newcastle, Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

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

The distance between Durham and Bowness-on-Windermere is 136 miles. The road distance is 76.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 8h 11m.

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

Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

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

Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 10m
£49–96
Drive 76.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 76.3 mi
1h 38m
£19–27
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
8h 11m
£39–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to St Martins Churchbus 508
5h 15m
£34–69

Durham to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Durham to St Martins Church via Newcastle, Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to St Martins Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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