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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Bath is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Bath. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at James Street West via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Bath. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Bath Spa via Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Ambleside to Bath?

The distance between Ambleside and Bath is 260 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Bath without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Ambleside to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Bath bus from?

Ambleside to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Bath train from?

Ambleside to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Bath?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Bath is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Ambleside to Bath bus arrive?

Ambleside to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Bath train arrive?

Ambleside to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Bath is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ambleside to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2856+ hotels available in Bath.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h
£107–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
10h 50m
£51–114
Drive 248.5 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Bathcar 248.5 mi
4h 22m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 42m
£126–201
Train #2
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
8h 47m
£110–208

Ambleside to Bath by bus and train

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Bath Spa via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to James Street West via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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