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How to get fromAmbleside to Scotlandby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3h 34m
    £45–82

  2. Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    4. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 40m
    £20–28

  3. Drive 135 mi

    1. Drive from Ambleside to Glasgowcar car 135 mi
    2h 24m
    £33–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 49m
    £57–106

Ambleside to Scotland by bus and train

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Buchanan Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, and Halston Hotel in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 1h 56m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 3 hours.

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