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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Manchester is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Manchester?

The distance between Ambleside and Manchester is 88 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Manchester without a car is to line 555 bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Ambleside to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Manchester bus from?

Ambleside to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Manchester train from?

Ambleside to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Manchester is to line 555 bus and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Ambleside to Manchester bus arrive?

Ambleside to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Where does the Ambleside to Manchester train arrive?

Ambleside to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Manchester is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Ambleside to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3643+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ambleside to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus

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

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Line 555 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 16m
£31–61
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
4h 52m
£16–31
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Manchestercar 85.6 mi
1h 36m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport
3h 29m
£33–63

Ambleside to Manchester by bus and train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Manchester Central Coach Station via Blackhall Road and Bus Station Night Std in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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