The average bus between Settle and Windermere takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Settle 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 3 times a day between Settle and Windermere. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Settle is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Windermere at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Community Centre and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Settle 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 Settle to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Settle station and arriving at Windermere station via Community Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Settle to Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Market Place station.
Settle to Windermere bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Thwaite Lane station.
The distance between Settle and Windermere is 53.5 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Thwaite Lane via Community Centre and Bus Station in around 2h 52m.