The average bus between Silloth and Ambleside takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Silloth 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 Silloth and Ambleside. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Silloth is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Ambleside at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Christies Newsagents and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Silloth 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 Silloth to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Silloth station and arriving at Ambleside station via Throstles Nest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Silloth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from The Green station.
Silloth to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Salutation Hotel station.
The distance between Silloth and Ambleside is 55.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from The Green to Salutation Hotel via Christies Newsagents and Bus Station in around 3h 19m.