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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at St Martins Church via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Windermere via Wigan North Western and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

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

The distance between Southport and Bowness-on-Windermere is 84 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.

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

Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 9m.

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

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

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

Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 2m
£33–58
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5h 9m
£13–20
Bus, train, line 599 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Martins Churchbus 599 / ...
3h 6m
£26–41
Drive 66 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 66 mi
1h 26m
£16–23

Southport to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

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3h 2mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Southport to St Martins Church via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to St Martins Church via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 9m.

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