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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Prestwick is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Prestwick is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Prestwick Town via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Prestwick?

The distance between Ambleside and Prestwick is 204 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Ambleside to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Prestwick bus from?

Ambleside to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Prestwick train from?

Ambleside to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Prestwick is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Ambleside to Prestwick bus arrive?

Ambleside to Prestwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Prestwick train arrive?

Ambleside to Prestwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Prestwick is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Ambleside to Prestwick.

Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 575+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Ambleside to Prestwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 52m
£60–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
6h 8m
£31–46
Drive 133.4 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Prestwickcar 133.4 mi
2h 38m
£34–49
Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus, train, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Keswick to Penrithbus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Streetbus 104
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
6h 50m
£50–78

Ambleside to Prestwick by bus and train

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Distance: 203.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Prestwick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Climbing Wall to Prestwick Town via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Saunterne Road via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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