What is the cheapest way to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The cheapest way to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The fastest way to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £21 - £26.

How far is it from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere?

The distance between Backbarrow and Bowness-on-Windermere is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car?

The best way to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs £8.

How long does it take to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere, including transfers.

Can I drive from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere is 9 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere.

Where can I stay near Bowness-on-Windermere?

There are 3214+ hotels available in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere - 3 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere by ferry, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Lakeside to Bowness-on-WindermereRed Cruise
1h 45m
£8
Drive 9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere9 mi
12 min
£3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere9 mi
12 min
£21–26

Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

1h 45mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Backbarrow to Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Backbarrow, England and Bowness-on-Windermere, England?

Windermere Lake Cruises operates a ferry from Lakeside to Bowness-on-Windermere every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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