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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Blackpool is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at North Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Blackpool?

The distance between Ambleside and Blackpool is 73 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Blackpool without a car is to line 555 bus and train which takes 2h 45m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ambleside to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Blackpool bus from?

Ambleside to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.

Where does the Ambleside to Blackpool bus arrive?

Ambleside to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Blackpool is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Ambleside to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1929+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Ambleside to Blackpool - 3 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ambleside to Blackpool by bus, train, or car

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Line 555 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain
2h 45m
£27–53
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus 42
4h 35m
£9
Drive 58.9 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Blackpoolcar 58.9 mi
1h 15m
£15–21

Ambleside to Blackpool by bus and train

112Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to North Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station in around 4h 35m.

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