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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 20 trains that leave Manchester for Bowness-on-Windermere every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G8906511:561h51Deansgate (DGT)13:47Staveley station (SVL)£181One-way0 changes- G8906511:561h58Deansgate (DGT)13:54Windermere station (WDM)£181One-way0 changes
- P28625 · G85357+
W335427:332h18Deansgate (DGT)9:51Windermere station (WDM)£211One-way2 changes - P28625 · G85357+W335427:332h12Deansgate (DGT)9:45Staveley station (SVL)£211One-way2 changes
- G89043 · G85357+
W851737:561h55Deansgate (DGT)9:51Windermere station (WDM)£211One-way2 changes
- W85183+G8906512:241h23Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)13:47Staveley station (SVL)£251One-way1 change
- W85181+G8537411:241h28Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:52Staveley station (SVL)£231One-way1 change
- W85183+G8906512:241h30Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)13:54Windermere station (WDM)£251One-way1 change
- W85181+G8537411:241h34Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:58Windermere station (WDM)£231One-way1 change
- G89045 · G85365+W335159:561h38Deansgate (DGT)11:34Staveley station (SVL)£351One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 108 km
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£13 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:56 Manchester | 1h45 | 9:41 Bowness-on-Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:56 Manchester | 1h33 | 10:29 Bowness-on-Windermere | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 4 July | |||||
| W85163+G85351 | 6:25 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h23 | 8:48 Windermere station (WDM) | 1 change | |
| W85163+G85351 | 6:25 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h17 | 8:42 Staveley station (SVL) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 22:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Bowness-on-Windermere from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bowness-on-Windermere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Bowness-on-Windermere
Most Manchester to Bowness-on-Windermere trains use the Manchester Oxford Road to Windermere station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bowness-on-Windermere train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Bowness-on-Windermere leave from?
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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