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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Exeter is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Exeter is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at Exeter via Bus Station, Rail Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Oxenholme Lake District and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Exeter?

The distance between Ambleside and Exeter is 336 miles. The road distance is 315.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 12m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Ambleside to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Exeter bus from?

Ambleside to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Exeter?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 9h 12m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Ambleside to Exeter bus arrive?

Ambleside to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambleside to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Exeter is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Ambleside to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Exeter.

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Train via Birmingham
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 Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 12m
£126–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
12h 49m
£52–84
Drive 313.8 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Exetercar 313.8 mi
5h 11m
£79–114
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 47m
£126–229

Ambleside to Exeter by bus and train

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Distance: 333.7 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Climbing Wall to Exeter St Davids via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Exeter via Bus Station, Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 49m.

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