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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Settle is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Settle is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Settle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Settle. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Market Place via Blackhall Road and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Settle?

The distance between Ambleside and Settle is 63 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Settle without a car is to line 555 bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Ambleside to Settle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Settle bus from?

Ambleside to Settle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Salutation Hotel station.

Where does the Ambleside to Settle bus arrive?

Ambleside to Settle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Blackhall Road station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Settle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Settle is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ambleside to Settle.

Where can I stay near Settle?

There are 977+ hotels available in Settle.

Ambleside to Settle - 5 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ambleside to Settle by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 555 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Climbing Wall to Bus Rail Interchangebus 599 / ...
2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswicktrain
3h 33m
£20–38
Drive 42.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Settlecar 42.3 mi
55 min
£11–16
Line 555 bus, line 567 bus, line 581 bus
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 567
3. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus 581
4h 11m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Settletaxi 42.3 mi
55 min
£180–220
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Dent Stationbus S1
4h 19m

Ambleside to Settle by bus and train

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3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 62.6 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Market Place via Blackhall Road and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's in around 4h 11m.

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