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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £22.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Brook Street and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Abbotsgate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Windermere via Shipley, Lancaster and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

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

The distance between Ilkley and Bowness-on-Windermere is 101 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Bus Station Stand 2.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 581 bus and line 567 bus, which costs and takes 6h 7m.

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

Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Market Place station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

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Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 62 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shipley to Lancastertrain Leeds - Morecambe / ...
4h 41m
£40–78
Drive 61.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 61.7 mi
1h 20m
£15–22
Line 62 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Brook Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Keighley to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus 755
5h 17m
£23–41
Bus, line 581 bus, line 567 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus 580 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
3. Take the bus from Abbotsgate to Bus Stationbus 567
6h 7m

Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Shipley to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brook Street to St Martins Church via Bus Station Stand 2, Market Place, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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