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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Cotswolds is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Cotswolds is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Cotswolds?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Cotswolds. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Combend Farm via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Cotswolds?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Cotswolds. 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 6h 10m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Cotswolds?

The distance between Ambleside and Cotswolds is 214 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cotswolds without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ambleside to Cotswolds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cotswolds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Cotswolds train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Cotswolds?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Cotswolds is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Ambleside to Cotswolds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Cotswolds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambleside to Cotswolds?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Cotswolds is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Ambleside to Cotswolds.

Where can I stay near Cotswolds?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Cotswolds.

Ambleside to Cotswolds - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Cotswolds by train, bus, or 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 / ...
6h 10m
£103–158
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 Transport Hubbus 100
11h 22m
£45–100
Drive 214.9 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Cotswoldscar 214.9 mi
3h 38m
£53–76
Train via Transport Hub
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 Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 16m
£86–135

Ambleside to Cotswolds by bus and foot

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Distance: 212.5 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Cotswolds via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Cotswolds via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, Transport Hub, and Combend Farm in around 11h 22m.

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