The average bus between Ambleside and Thornton-Cleveleys takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ambleside to Thornton-Cleveleys. 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 every 2 hours between Ambleside and Thornton-Cleveleys. 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 Thornton-Cleveleys at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Blackhall Road and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ambleside to Thornton-Cleveleys? 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 Thornton-Cleveleys. However, there are services departing from Ambleside station and arriving at Thornton-Cleveleys station via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Ambleside to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.
Ambleside to Thornton-Cleveleys bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at St Chads Church station.
The distance between Ambleside and Thornton-Cleveleys is 62.2 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Meadows Ave via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, and St Chads Church in around 4h 38m.