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 £21 - £35 and takes 4h 46m.

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 £21 - £35.

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 Vicarage Road and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

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 Oxford Road via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Manchester?

The distance between Ambleside and Manchester is 86 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 train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 4m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 Vicarage Road station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Manchester?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Manchester is to train via Oxenholme Lake District which takes 3h 4m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Ambleside to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Manchester train arrive?

Ambleside to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road 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 3590+ 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 train, bus, or car

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Train via Oxenholme Lake District
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 4m
£26–54
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
4h 46m
£21–32
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Manchestercar 85.6 mi
1h 36m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain Windermere - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 29m
£29–53

Ambleside to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station and Rail Station in around 4h 46m.

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