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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Brighton is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Brighton is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Oxenholme Lake District and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Brighton?

The distance between Ambleside and Brighton is 320 miles. The road distance is 329.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Ambleside to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Brighton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Brighton is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Ambleside to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Brighton train arrive?

Ambleside to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Brighton is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Ambleside to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Brighton.

Ambleside to Brighton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Preston Circus via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Ambleside to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
6h 36m
£118–211
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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Preston Circusbus 025
12h 26m
£66–161
Drive 327.4 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Brightoncar 327.4 mi
5h 38m
£80–115
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 47m
£129–392
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
8h 46m
£118–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
7h 48m
£137–301
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
7h 58m
£119–264
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
9h 7m
£129–406
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
9h 23m
£157–365

Ambleside to Brighton by bus, train, and foot

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6h 36mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.3 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Brighton via Blackhall Road, Station, Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Preston Circus via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 26m.

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