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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 43m
    £36–71

  2. Line 17 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    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
    6h 19m
    £18–34

  3. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 26m
    £29–53

  4. Drive 76.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 76.6 mi
    1h 31m
    £19–27

  5. Line 471 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 755
    5h 22m
    £23–40

Rochdale to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to St Martins Church via Bolton, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to St Martins Church via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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