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Visit Windermere Jetty Museum car-free
There are frequent buses to Bowness from Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere. There are also direct buses from Penrith, Barrow and Ulverston and connections from Lancaster, Kendal and Keswick. There’s also a good train service from Manchester, Preston, Lancaster and Oxenholme to Windermere – for connecting buses to Bowness.
Cyclists are welcome and bike racks available. National Route 6 passes through Bowness. Plan your cycle route here.
There’s a taxi rank at Windermere Station or you can book in advance with: Abacus 01539 488285, Bowness 01539 446664, Lakes 01539 444055, Pegasus 01539 448899.
The lovely scenery on route to the Museum is best enjoyed by bus or train, including the Lakes Line from Oxenholme to Windermere.
If travelling by train, you can buy a Windermere PlusBus ticket with your train ticket – valid all day on buses to Bowness, Ambleside and Grasmere, including the open-top bus 599.
Stagecoach offer a range of special tickets for bus travel throughout The Lake District, for just one day or up to a week.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Windermere Jetty Museum.
Getting to Windermere Jetty Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Windermere Jetty Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus direct to the Museum
In the summer season bus 508 from Penrith, Patterdale and Windermere stops right outside the museum.
By bus direct to Bowness
Bus 599 (open-top in season) provides a frequent daily service from Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere to Bowness. Other buses to Bowness are bus 6 from Barrow and Ulverston, and bus 755 from Heysham, Morecambe, Carnforth and Kendal.
Hop off at St Martin’s Church for a 10-minute walk to the Museum. Our journey planner will show you bus times and walking route.
By bus via to Windermere
By train
The nearest station is Windermere, with regular trains from Manchester, Preston, Lancaster and Oxenholme. There are connections from London, Glasgow, Carlisle and all cities in the North of England.
From Windermere, jump on bus 599 from outside the station for the short ride to Bowness.
Hop off at St Martin’s Church for a 10-minute walk to the Museum. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking route.
By boat
You can also reach the museum by boat from Ambleside and Brockhole with Windermere Lake Cruises, or on your own boat!
About Windermere Jetty Museum
Be inspired by the lake. Discover the fascinating stories of the people and boats connected to Windermere in the Lake District. Cruise on the water and see heritage boat conservation in action. Enjoy panoramic views and a tasty menu in the lakeshore café. Come rain or shine the museum offers a welcoming space to spend time with friends and family. Dogs on leads are welcome in the café and outdoor spaces.
For any queries about visiting contact Windermere Jetty Museum on 01539 637940 or info@windermerejetty.org
Address: Windermere Jetty Museum, Rayrigg Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN. Visit Website