What is the cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Horton Road via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Ambleside and Greater Manchester is 90 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ambleside to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester without a car is to line 555 bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Greater Manchester bus from?

Ambleside to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Greater Manchester train from?

Ambleside to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Ambleside to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Ambleside to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Where does the Ambleside to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Ambleside to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Greater Manchester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Ambleside to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3658+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Ambleside to Greater Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 555 bus

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

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Line 555 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 35m
£33–58
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
5h 19m
£18–34
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 47m
£35–65
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Greater Manchestercar 87.6 mi
1h 39m
£22–31

Ambleside to Greater Manchester by bus and train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 89.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Greater Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Windermere to Manchester Oxford Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Horton Road via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 5h 19m.

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