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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Bakewell is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Bakewell is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Bakewell station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Fire Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Airport The Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Bakewell?

The distance between Ambleside and Bakewell is 127 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Bakewell without a car is to line 555 bus and bus and train which takes 6h 8m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Ambleside to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Bakewell bus from?

Ambleside to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Where does the Ambleside to Bakewell bus arrive?

Ambleside to Bakewell bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Bakewell is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ambleside to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2726+ hotels available in Bakewell.

Ambleside to Bakewell - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 555 bus, bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Stationbus 41A / ...
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Fire Stationbus Tp
6h 8m
£46–85
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Stationbus 199
8h 31m
£30–48
Drive 121.7 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Bakewellcar 121.7 mi
2h 21m
£30–43
Line 555 bus, train, line 257 bus
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bamfordtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Turnaround to Squarebus 257
6h 19m

Ambleside to Bakewell by bus and train

133Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Fire Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Airport The Station, and Railway Station in around 8h 31m.

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