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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus and line 104 bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Fold Head via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The distance between East Kilbride and Bowness-on-Windermere is 174 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere train arrive?

East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3336+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 5m
£62–115
Bus, line 104 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 104
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fold Headbus 508
6h 33m
£22–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Fold Headbus 508
5h 20m
£42–73
Drive 133 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 133 mi
2h 25m
£33–47

East Kilbride to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 47m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fold Head via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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