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Ambleside to Carlisle buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ambleside and Carlisle takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ambleside to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 555 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
2h 9m
£11–18

Ambleside to Carlisle bus times

Buses run hourly between Ambleside and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambleside is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Carlisle via Bus Station, Rail Station, and Penrith North Lakes in around 2h 9m.

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