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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Sellafield is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Sellafield is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Sellafield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Sellafield. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at Garlieston Court via Keswick and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Sellafield?

The distance between Ambleside and Sellafield is 60 miles. The road distance is 27.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Sellafield without a car is to line 555 bus and bus and line 30 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs £12 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ambleside to Sellafield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Sellafield bus from?

Ambleside to Sellafield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Vicarage Road station.

Where does the Ambleside to Sellafield bus arrive?

Ambleside to Sellafield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Sellafield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Sellafield is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Ambleside to Sellafield.

Where can I stay near Sellafield?

There are 474+ hotels available in Sellafield.

Ambleside to Sellafield - 4 ways to travel via line 555 bus, and bus

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

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Line 555 bus, bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Keswick to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Garlieston Courtbus 30
4h 11m
£12–15
Drive 27.7 mi
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1. Drive from Ambleside to Sellafieldcar 27.7 mi
42 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Sellafieldtaxi 27.7 mi
42 min
£55–75
Line 555 bus, bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Garlieston Courtbus 600
4h 25m
£12–15

Ambleside to Sellafield by bus and train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Sellafield via Keswick, Bus Station, Garlieston Court, and Corkickle in around 4h 11m.

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