Ambleside to Preston Buses

Ambleside to Preston buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ambleside and Preston takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ambleside to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 16m
Duration: 61 mi
Distance: £9
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 555 bus, line 41 bus

best

Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
Take the bus from Bus Station to Frank Streetbus 40C / ...

4h 22m

£9

Ambleside to Preston bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Ambleside and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambleside is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackhall Road and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:19 PM → 5:28 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 6:33 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
2:19 PM → 7:58 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
3:49 PM → 8:53 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:19 AM → 2:18 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 4:18 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 6:18 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
3:49 PM → 8:18 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 2:33 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:33 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ambleside to Preston? 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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Line 555 bus, line 41 bus

Ambleside to Preston bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:19 PM → 5:28 PM

1:19 PM → 6:33 PM

2:19 PM → 7:58 PM

3:49 PM → 8:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM

7:47 AM → 12:33 PM

9:19 AM → 2:33 PM

10:49 AM → 3:33 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM

7:47 AM → 12:33 PM

9:19 AM → 2:33 PM

10:49 AM → 3:33 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM

7:47 AM → 12:33 PM

9:19 AM → 2:33 PM

10:49 AM → 3:33 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM

7:47 AM → 12:33 PM

9:19 AM → 2:33 PM

10:49 AM → 3:33 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:19 AM → 2:18 PM

11:19 AM → 4:18 PM

1:19 PM → 6:18 PM

3:49 PM → 8:18 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:33 AM

7:47 AM → 12:33 PM

9:19 AM → 2:33 PM

10:49 AM → 3:33 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Road

Bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Station

Bus from Bus Station to Frank Street

Bus trips from Ambleside

Bus trips to Preston

Alternative transport options