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

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 5m
    £70–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    7h 58m
    £28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    6h 22m
    £53–94

  4. Drive 143.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 143.3 mi
    2h 52m
    £35–50

  5. Train, bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 508
    5h 40m
    £58–105

Irvine to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to St Martins Church via Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Fold Head via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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