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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 50m
    £56–102

  2. Drive  82.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 82.5 mi
    1h 47m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    8h 5m
    £30–47

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 508
    5h 55m
    £44–78

Middlesbrough to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to St Martins Church via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to St Martins Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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