There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
2h 37m£39–67Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4h 50m£18–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Bowness-on-Windermere86.6 mi
1h 30mDrive 86.6 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 86.6 mi
1h 30m£21–31Train, line 599 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Martins Churchbus 599 / ...
2h 47m£34–63
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bowness-on-Windermere is 93 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Airport to Windermere 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to St Martins Church via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to St Martins Church
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Bowness-on-Windermere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bowness-on-Windermere.
There are 3336+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bowness-on-Windermere. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













