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Edinburgh to Ambleside buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Edinburgh and Ambleside takes 8h 26m. The bus runs, on average, once a week from Edinburgh 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.

8h 26m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Edinburgh to Ambleside bus times

Buses run once a week between Edinburgh and Ambleside. The service departs Edinburgh at 10:49 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ambleside at 19:15:00. All services require a transfer at Market Hall and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Borders BusesStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire8h 26m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Borders Buses operates a bus from North Bridge to Market Hall twice a week. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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