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

The cheapest way to get from Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere is to line 599 bus which costs £3 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £13 - £16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterhead Inn for Pier and arriving at St Martins Church. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Waterhead and Bowness-on-Windermere?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Ambleside and arriving at Bowness-on-Windermere. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

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

The distance between Waterhead and Bowness-on-Windermere is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to line 599 bus which takes 23 min and costs £3.

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

The line 599 bus from Waterhead Inn for Pier to St Martins Church takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Waterhead Inn for Pier station.

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

Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at St Martins Church station.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3342+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere - 3 ways to travel via line 599 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus, ferry, or taxi

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Line 599 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Waterhead Inn for Pier to St Martins Churchbus 599 / ...
23 min
£3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ambleside to Bowness-on-Windermereferry Red Cruise
30 min
£7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermeretaxi 5 mi
9 min
£13–16

Waterhead to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Waterhead Inn for Pier to St Martins Church every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Windermere Lake Cruises operates a ferry from Ambleside to Bowness-on-Windermere hourly. Tickets cost £7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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