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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Skipton is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Skipton is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Bus Station Stand 2 via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Skipton?

The distance between Ambleside and Skipton is 69 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Skipton without a car is to line 555 bus and train via Carnforth which takes 4h and costs £20 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Ambleside to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Skipton bus from?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambleside to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Skipton is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Ambleside to Skipton.

Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1423+ hotels available in Skipton.

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

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

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Line 555 bus, train via Carnforth
best
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to New Streetbus 555 / ...
3. Take the train from Carnforth to Skiptontrain
4h
£20–33
Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Skiptoncar 57.1 mi
1h 15m
£14–20
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus 555 / ...
2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain
4h 4m
£30–60
Line 555 bus, line 567 bus, line 581 bus, 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
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2bus 580 / ...
5h 32m

Ambleside to Skipton by bus and train

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Distance: 68.2 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Bus Station Stand 2 via Blackhall Road, Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, and Market Place in around 5h 32m.

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