The average bus between Ambleside and Skipton takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ambleside to Skipton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Ambleside and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ambleside is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Skipton at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackhall Road and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ambleside to Skipton? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Ambleside station and arriving at Skipton station via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Ambleside to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.
Ambleside to Skipton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.
The distance between Ambleside and Skipton is 80.8 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Bus Station Stand 2 via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, and Market Place in around 5h 32m.