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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Leeds is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Leeds is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Leeds via Oxenholme Lake District and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Leeds?

The distance between Ambleside and Leeds is 117 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ambleside to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Leeds bus from?

Ambleside to Leeds bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Leeds?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Leeds is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Ambleside to Leeds bus arrive?

Ambleside to Leeds bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Leeds train arrive?

Ambleside to Leeds train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Leeds is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ambleside to Leeds.

Where can I stay near Leeds?

There are 2607+ hotels available in Leeds.

Ambleside to Leeds - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 36m
£45–85
Drive 83.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Leedscar 83.3 mi
1h 54m
£21–30
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus 555 / ...
3. Take the train from Carnforth to Leedstrain
4h 39m
£31–51
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
6h 28m
£24–51

Ambleside to Leeds by bus and train

112Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Leeds via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Preston in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 28m.

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