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

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, train via Oxenholme Lake District

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Boltontrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 3m
    £27–51

  2. Drive 72.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Boltoncar car 72.9 mi
    1h 24m
    £18–26

  3. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Boltontrain train Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 4m
    £31–53

  4. Line 555 bus, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Boltontrain train
    3h 51m
    £20–35

Ambleside to Bolton by bus and train

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Ambleside to Bolton. However, you can take the line 555 bus to Blackhall Road, take the bus to Station, walk to Oxenholme Lake District, then take the train to Bolton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Bolton via Thwaite Lane and Windermere in around 3h 4m.

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