What is the cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Pooley Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge. However, there are services departing from bus interchange and arriving at Ullswater Guest House via Bowness Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge?

The distance between Ambleside and Pooley Bridge is 71 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge without a car is to line 599 bus and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs £6.

How long does it take to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Pooley Bridge bus from?

Ambleside to Pooley Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from bus interchange station.

Where does the Ambleside to Pooley Bridge bus arrive?

Ambleside to Pooley Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Tourist Information Centre station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Pooley Bridge is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge.

Where can I stay near Pooley Bridge?

There are 2445+ hotels available in Pooley Bridge.

Ambleside to Pooley Bridge - 3 ways to travel via line 599 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ambleside to Pooley Bridge by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 599 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Tourist Information Centrebus 599 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bowness Pier to Ullswater Guest Housebus 508
2h 38m
£6
Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Pooley Bridgecar 17.5 mi
24 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Pooley Bridgetaxi 17.5 mi
24 min
£35–50

Ambleside to Pooley Bridge by bus

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.6 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Pooley Bridge, England?

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Ullswater Guest House via Tourist Information Centre and Bowness Pier in around 2h 38m.

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