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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Leicester is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Leicester is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Leicester via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Leicester?

The distance between Ambleside and Leicester is 192 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Leicester without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ambleside to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Leicester bus from?

Ambleside to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Leicester train from?

Ambleside to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Leicester?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Leicester is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Ambleside to Leicester bus arrive?

Ambleside to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Leicester train arrive?

Ambleside to Leicester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Leicester is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ambleside to Leicester.

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Leicester.

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
5h 56m
£72–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
9h 14m
£41–92
Drive 175.7 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Leicestercar 175.7 mi
3h 16m
£43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
6h 9m
£77–121
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
6h 52m
£87–149

Ambleside to Leicester by bus and train

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Distance: 190.8 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Leicester via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Nuneaton in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 14m.

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