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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ambleside and Edinburgh takes 11h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

11h 57m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ambleside to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ambleside and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambleside is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 11h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses6h 33m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses5h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBorders Buses5h 50m • 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.

Map of how to get from Ambleside to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

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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