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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £27 - £35 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at South Bridge via Bus Station, Throstles Nest and Stand K Carlisle Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ambleside and Edinburgh is 166 miles. The road distance is 133.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Ambleside to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Edinburgh bus from?

Ambleside to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £35 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Ambleside to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ambleside to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at South Bridge station.

Where does the Ambleside to Edinburgh train arrive?

Ambleside to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Edinburgh is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ambleside to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2764+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ambleside to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 14m
£46–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to South Bridgebus X95
7h 40m
£27–35
Drive 133.1 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Edinburghcar 133.1 mi
2h 39m
£33–48
Line 555 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X4 / ...
3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 21m
£41–71

Ambleside to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 165.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to South Bridge 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–26 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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