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

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, bus, train

    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 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    4h 17m
    £35–74

  2. Drive 79.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Durhamcar car 79.7 mi
    1h 44m
    £20–28

  3. Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus, train

    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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Durhamtrain train
    5h 42m
    £34–64

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
    4h 31m
    £48–97

Ambleside to Durham by bus and train

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Durham via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, and Newcastle in around 4h 31m.

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