The average bus between Preston and Windermere takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Windermere. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Preston and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Windermere at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Windermere? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Windermere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Preston to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Gt George Street station.
Preston to Windermere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Preston and Windermere is 69.8 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Gt George Street to Thwaite Lane via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.