The average bus between Windermere and Applethwaite takes 1h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Windermere to Applethwaite. 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 Windermere and Applethwaite. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Applethwaite at 8:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Applethwaite. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Applethwaite station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Windermere to Applethwaite bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Cedar Manor Hotel station.
Windermere to Applethwaite bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Windermere and Applethwaite is 30.8 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Cedar Manor Hotel to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m.