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How to get fromAmbleside to Settleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswicktrain train Morecambe - Leeds / ...
    3h 38m
    £24–46

  2. Drive 42.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Settlecar car 42.3 mi
    55 min
    £11–15

  3. Line 555 bus, line 567 bus, line 581 bus

    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Blackhall Roadbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus bus 567
    3. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Market Placebus bus 581
    4h

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Settletaxi taxi 42.3 mi
    55 min
    £85–110

Ambleside to Settle by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

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

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