The average bus between Settle and Ambleside takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Settle 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 4 times a day between Settle and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Settle is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Settle 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 Settle to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Market Place station and arriving at bus interchange station via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Settle to Ambleside bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Market Place station.
Settle to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at bus interchange station.
The distance between Settle and Ambleside is 60.1 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to bus interchange via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Abbotsgate, and Bus Station in around 3h 33m.