The average bus between Blackpool and Ambleside takes 5h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. 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 2 hours between Blackpool and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Blackpool station and arriving at Ambleside station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Blackpool to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.
Blackpool to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Vicarage Road station.
The distance between Blackpool and Ambleside is 68.7 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 32m.