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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ambleside and Edinburgh takes 24h and the fastest bus takes 9h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ambleside to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Ambleside to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Ambleside and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambleside is at 8:53 AM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 24h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses26h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses26h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses26h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses26h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses26h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ambleside to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 144.9 mi
  • Duration: 24h

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Borders Buses operates a bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to South Bridge 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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