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How to get fromAmbleside to Penrithby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Booth's Supermarketbus bus X4 / ...
    1h 41m
    £6

  2. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2h 14m
    £18–31

  3. Drive 22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Penrithcar car 22.7 mi
    30 min
    £6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Penrithtaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    30 min
    £45–60

Ambleside to Penrith by bus

Calendar280Weekly Buses
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Booth's Supermarket via Bus Station in around 1h 41m.

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