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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Burnley is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Burnley is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Burnley?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at St James Street via Blackhall Road, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Burnley?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Burnley?

The distance between Ambleside and Burnley is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Burnley without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Ambleside to Burnley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Burnley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Burnley train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Burnley?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Burnley is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Ambleside to Burnley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Burnley train arrive?

Ambleside to Burnley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Burnley?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Burnley is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Ambleside to Burnley.

Where can I stay near Burnley?

There are 1032+ hotels available in Burnley.

Ambleside to Burnley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 31m
£30–57
Drive 65.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Burnleycar 65.5 mi
1h 25m
£16–23
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Streetbus 152
6h 6m
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Centraltrain
3h 55m
£29–52

Ambleside to Burnley by bus and train

112Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Burnley Manchester Road via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Preston in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to St James Street via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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