What is the cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Altrincham to Ambleside is to line 263 bus and bus and line 555 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altrincham to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Altrincham to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Altrincham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Altrincham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Altrincham Interchange and arriving at Vicarage Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Altrincham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Altrincham and arriving at Windermere via Deansgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Altrincham to Ambleside?

The distance between Altrincham and Ambleside is 93 miles. The road distance is 90.7 miles.

How do I travel from Altrincham to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Altrincham to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Altrincham to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Ambleside bus from?

Altrincham to Ambleside bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Altrincham Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Altrincham to Ambleside train from?

Altrincham to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Altrincham to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Altrincham to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 263 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Altrincham to Ambleside bus arrive?

Altrincham to Ambleside bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Charlotte Street station.

Where does the Altrincham to Ambleside train arrive?

Altrincham to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.

Can I drive from Altrincham to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Altrincham to Ambleside is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Altrincham to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Altrincham to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 263 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Altrincham to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
3h 49m
£36–67
Line 263 bus, bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Charlotte Streetbus 263
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
6h 14m
£18–33
Drive 90.2 mi
1. Drive from Altrincham to Amblesidecar 90.2 mi
1h 37m
£22–32
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 8m
£34–65

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Distance: 92.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Windermere 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Vicarage Road via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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