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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Cardiff is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Cardiff - North Road via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Cardiff Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Cardiff?

The distance between Ambleside and Cardiff is 245 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Ambleside to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Ambleside to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Cardiff train arrive?

Ambleside to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Cardiff is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Ambleside to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Ambleside to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ambleside to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 51m
£81–134
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff - North Roadbus
12h 29m
£46–82
Drive 242.9 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Cardiffcar 242.9 mi
4h 57m
£61–88
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 15m
£81–144
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 2m
£109–178

Ambleside to Cardiff by bus and train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.5 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Climbing Wall to Cardiff Central via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Crewe in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Cardiff - North Road via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 29m.

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