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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Birmingham is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Birmingham?

The distance between Ambleside and Birmingham is 160 miles. The road distance is 161 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Birmingham without a car is to line 555 bus and train which takes 4h 50m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ambleside to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambleside to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Birmingham is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Ambleside to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3341+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Ambleside to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus

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

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Line 555 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 50m
£56–91
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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
7h 12m
£33–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Deansgatetrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 19m
£43–83
Drive 160.1 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Birminghamcar 160.1 mi
2h 45m
£39–56

Ambleside to Birmingham by bus and train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Birmingham Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std in around 7h 12m.

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