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How to get fromAmbleside to Alnwickby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain train
    5h 6m
    £66–133

  2. Drive 105.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Alnwickcar car 105.2 mi
    2h 16m
    £26–37

  3. Line 555 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    5h 48m
    £37–78

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    6h 1m
    £50–106

Ambleside to Alnwick by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ambleside to Alnwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Alnwick via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 5h 6m.

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