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How to get fromAmbleside to Isle of Manby taxi, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Ambleside to Isle of Man by taxi, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Heyshamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    4h 34m
    $130–226

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    10h 45m
    $52–94

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  • Distance: 173 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Ambleside to Isle of Man. However, you can take the taxi to Heysham then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Isle of Man Douglas via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, North John Street, and Liverpool in around 10h 45m.

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