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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station. 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 Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Ambleside and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 88 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to line 555 bus and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

There are 3641+ hotels available in Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 59m
£16–32
Drive 85.8 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 85.8 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 Piccadilly Station by bus and train

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Manchester Piccadilly Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 59m. 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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