The average bus between Blackpool and Ambleside takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 3 hours between Blackpool and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at bus interchange station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Blackpool to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.
Blackpool to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at bus interchange station.
The distance between Blackpool and Ambleside is 68.7 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from North Station to bus interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 40m.