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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ambleside to Ilkley by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 555 bus, train via Carnforth

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus bus 555 / ...
    3. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain train
    5h 7m
    £26–44

  2. Drive 66.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Ilkleycar car 66.5 mi
    1h 26m
    £17–24

  3. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the train from Lancaster to Shipleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Shipley to Ilkleytrain train
    5h 18m
    £40–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain train Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
    5h 38m
    £53–105

  5. Line 555 bus, line 581 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus bus 581
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 580 / ...
    6h 21m

Ambleside to Ilkley by bus and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Ilkley via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Leeds in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Ilkley Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Market Place, and Bus Station Stand 4 in around 6h 21m.

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