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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £14.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at St Martins Church via Main Street, Bus Station and Waterhead Inn for Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Windermere via Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

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

The distance between Whitehaven and Bowness-on-Windermere is 52 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to line 600 bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £11 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

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

Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Opera Bingo station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere is to line 600 bus and line 555 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £11 - £13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h 19m.

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

Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Main Street station.

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

Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere - 4 ways to travel via train

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

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Line 600 bus, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Opera Bingo to Main Streetbus 600
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Waterhead Inn for Pierbus 555
3h 1m
£11–13
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 39.5 mi
1h
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 19m
£40–69
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermeretaxi 39.5 mi
1h
£80–100

Whitehaven to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus

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Distance: 51.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Opera Bingo to St Martins Church via Main Street, Bus Station, and Waterhead Inn for Pier in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to St Martins Church via Carlisle, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 3h 19m.

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