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How to get fromAmbleside to Carlisleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    2h 10m
    £11–18

  2. Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    2h 47m
    £9

  3. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    2h 23m
    £24–41

  4. Drive 38 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Carlislecar car 38 mi
    53 min
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Carlisletaxi taxi 38 mi
    53 min
    £90–110

Ambleside to Carlisle by bus and train

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Carlisle via Bus Station, Rail Station, and Penrith North Lakes in around 2h 10m.

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