There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Loweswater by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 51m£102–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Lanthwaite Green Farmbus 77 / ...
4h 55m£21–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Lanthwaite Green Farmbus 77 / ...
4h£36–56Drive 112.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Loweswatercar 112.3 mi
2h 19m£28–41
Manchester to Loweswater by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Loweswater is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Loweswater is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Loweswater. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Lanthwaite Green Farm via Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Loweswater. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Workington via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Manchester and Loweswater is 165 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Loweswater without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £100 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Manchester to Loweswater, including transfers.
Manchester to Loweswater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Loweswater train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Loweswater is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Loweswater, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Loweswater via Carlisle and Workington in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Lanthwaite Green Farm via Rail Station and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Bus Station to Lanthwaite Green Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Lanthwaite Green Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Manchester to Loweswater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Manchester to Loweswater train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Loweswater is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Manchester to Loweswater.
There are 1963+ hotels available in Loweswater.