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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 55m
    £69–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    7h 17m
    £22–33

  3. Drive 155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Bowness-on-Windermerecar car 155.9 mi
    2h 44m
    £38–55

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Fold Headbus bus 508
    5h 52m
    £50–80

  5. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to St Martins Churchbus bus 508
    5h 54m
    £55–106

Stirling to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to St Martins Church via Haymarket, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Fold Head via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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