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Visit Brantwood car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s a real adventure to visit Brantwood car-free.

Bus 505 runs a few times per day from Windermere train station to Coniston (about 55 mins), via Brockhole (55 mins), Ambleside (40 mins) and Hawkshead (20 mins). Bus X12 also runs from Ulverston (35 mins).

Then jump on the Coniston Launch or SY Gondola, crossing the Coniston Waters directly to Brantwood (30 mins).

There are direct trains to Windermere from: Manchester (110 mins), Preston (55 mins), Lancaster (35 mins), Oxenholme (20 mins) and Kendal (15 mins). There are connections from London, Glasgow, Carlisle and all cities in the North of England.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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Cyclists welcome - plan your route here

Enjoy free entry when you travel with a Coniston Bus & Boat plus Brantwood ticket.

Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains.

About Brantwood

Herbaceous gardens, ferns unfurling, mountains in magnitude.
Brantwood gardens and estate, inspired by John Ruskin, offers spectacular views over Coniston lake.

For any queries about visiting contact Brantwood on 015394 41396 or [email protected]

Address: The Brantwood Trust Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AD. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.