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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Promenade via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Cheltenham?

The distance between Ambleside and Cheltenham is 204 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Ambleside to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cheltenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cheltenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cheltenham is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Ambleside to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Cheltenham train arrive?

Ambleside to Cheltenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Cheltenham is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Ambleside to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1828+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 49m
£81–131
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 Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
9h 41m
£43–96
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
9h 33m
£49–72
Drive 204.6 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Cheltenhamcar 204.6 mi
3h 25m
£50–72
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 Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 40m
£96–161

Ambleside to Cheltenham by bus and train

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Distance: 203.1 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Cheltenham Spa via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Promenade via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 9h 41m.

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