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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Cartmel is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Cartmel is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from bus interchange and arriving at Quaker Meeting House via Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Cartmel?

The distance between Ambleside and Cartmel is 29 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cartmel without a car is to line 555 bus and line 530 bus which takes 2h 23m and costs £6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Ambleside to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cartmel bus from?

Ambleside to Cartmel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from bus interchange station.

Where does the Ambleside to Cartmel bus arrive?

Ambleside to Cartmel bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Cartmel is 19 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Ambleside to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 3089+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Ambleside to Cartmel - 3 ways to travel via line 555 bus, line 530 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ambleside to Cartmel by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 555 bus, line 530 bus
best
1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Quaker Meeting Housebus 530
2h 23m
£6
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Cartmelcar 18.6 mi
31 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Cartmeltaxi 18.6 mi
31 min
£40–50

Ambleside to Cartmel by bus

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2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Quaker Meeting House via Blackhall Road in around 2h 23m.

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