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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere is to line 555 bus and line 599 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £10.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Windermere via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

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

The distance between Lancaster and Bowness-on-Windermere is 31 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

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

Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £13 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 599 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 13m.

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

Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere is 28 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3338+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain Oxenholme Lake District - Windermere / ...
1h 29m
£14–25
Line 555 bus, line 599 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Martins Churchbus 599 / ...
2h 13m
£6
Drive 28 mi
1. Drive from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 28 mi
36 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermeretaxi 28 mi
36 min
£60–75

Lancaster to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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Distance: 30.7 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Lancaster to St Martins Church via Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Martins Church via Bus Station in around 2h 13m.

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