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How to get fromAmbleside to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 54m
    £100–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    9h 47m
    £50–88

  3. Drive 285.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Invernesscar car 285.5 mi
    5h 10m
    £70–101

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    7h 10m
    £120–289

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    10h 6m
    £94–159

Ambleside to Inverness by bus and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Inverness via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 47m.

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