The average bus between Backbarrow and Ambleside takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 56 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Backbarrow to Ambleside. 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 4 hours between Backbarrow and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Backbarrow is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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57 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Backbarrow to Ambleside? 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 Backbarrow to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Backbarrow station and arriving at Ambleside station via Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Backbarrow to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from bypass station.
Backbarrow to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Vicarage Road station.
The distance between Backbarrow and Ambleside is 19.7 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from bypass to Vicarage Road via Bus Rail Interchange in around 57 min.