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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Bristol is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Bristol is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Bristol?

The distance between Ambleside and Bristol is 249 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Bristol without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Ambleside to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Bristol?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Bristol is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Ambleside to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambleside to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Bristol is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Ambleside to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Bristol.

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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 / ...
6h 41m
£102–166
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 / ...
9h 51m
£50–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Windermere to Deansgatetrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
8h 27m
£54–101
Drive 242.7 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Bristolcar 242.7 mi
4h 2m
£59–86
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 22m
£121–201

Ambleside to Bristol by bus and train

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Bristol Temple Meads via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 51m.

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