🚌 Bus from Bowness on Windermere to Ambleside
3 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 10:42, last bus 18:16 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 599 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~43 min | 44 | 10:42 | 18:16 | Braithwaite Fold Car Park (at) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~19 min | 6 | 07:03 | 20:14 | Bowness Pier (o/s) |
| 555 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~17 min | 2 | 21:29 | 22:29 | Bowness Pier (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bowness on Windermere on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bowness on Windermere to Ambleside?
3 routes run directly from Bowness on Windermere to Ambleside: the 599 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 555 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Bowness on Windermere to Ambleside?
Around 43 minutes on the 599, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bowness on Windermere to Ambleside?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 599) leaves around 10:42 and the last around 18:16. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bowness on Windermere to Ambleside?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.