Bowness-on-Windermere travel guide
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Bowness-on-Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bowness-on-Windermere to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Bowness-on-Windermere
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bowness Tap Rooms (St Martin's Parade) and Afternoon Tea at Macdonald Old England Hotel (23 Church Street) are great picks.
When to visit Bowness-on-Windermere
How to Get to Bowness-on-Windermere
Plane
Although Bowness-on-Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 99 km from Bowness-on-Windermere. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bowness-on-Windermere departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bowness-on-Windermere, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bowness-on-Windermere to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 57m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bowness-on-Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 108 km from Bowness-on-Windermere. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bowness-on-Windermere, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bowness-on-Windermere takes 72 km and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Bowness-on-Windermere
Where to stay in Bowness-on-Windermere
Average rates range from around £175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £186 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bowness-on-Windermere
Most booked hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
Hiring a car in Bowness-on-Windermere
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bowness-on-Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Bowness-on-Windermere is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.