There are 4 ways to get from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 53m£126–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
11h 32m£46–73Drive 246.4 mi
- Drive from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermerecar 246.4 mi
4h 55m£61–89Train, bus
- Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to St Martins Churchbus 755
9h 7m£121–177
Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at St Martins Church via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, there are services departing from Norwich and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Norwich and Bowness-on-Windermere is 302 miles. The road distance is 247.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.
Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.
The best way to get from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Norwich, England and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?
You can take a train from Norwich to St Martins Church via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Norwich to St Martins Church via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 11h 32m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Railway Station to St Martins Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Norwich to Bowness-on-Windermere.
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