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How to get fromAmbleside to Chorleyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Chorley by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 555 bus, train

    best
    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 Prestontrain train
    2h 43m
    £24–47

  2. Drive 64.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Chorleycar car 64.4 mi
    1h 10m
    £16–23

  3. Line 555 bus, train via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Chorleytrain train
    4h 2m
    £17–27

  4. Line 555 bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Chorleytrain train Windermere - Manchester Airport
    2h 51m
    £26–48

Ambleside to Chorley by bus and train

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

There is no direct connection from Ambleside to Chorley. However, you can take the line 555 bus to Thwaite Lane, walk to Windermere, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Chorley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Chorley via Blackhall Road, Bus Station, and Lancaster in around 4h 2m.

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