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How to get fromWindermere to Bolton Abbeyby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Bolton Abbey by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 873 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Windermere to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Greenbus bus 873
    4h 19m
    £25–48

  2. Drive  58.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Bolton Abbeycar car 58.6 mi
    1h 12m
    £15–21

  3. Train, line 873 bus via Oxenholme Lake District

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain train Morecambe - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Greenbus bus 873
    4h 29m
    £23–48

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  • Distance: 81.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Windermere, England and Bolton Abbey, England?

There is no direct connection from Windermere to Bolton Abbey. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Skipton, walk to Railway Station, then take the line 873 bus to Green. Alternatively, you can drive from Windermere to Bolton Abbey in around 1h 12m.

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