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How to get fromAmbleside to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ambleside to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 57m
    £92–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    10h 2m
    £51–116

  3. Drive 242.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Cardiffcar car 242.9 mi
    4h 57m
    £60–86

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 17m
    £90–213

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 18m
    £96–181

  6. Train via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 3m
    £128–213

Ambleside to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Cardiff Central via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Crewe in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Sophia Gardens via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 2m.

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