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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Southampton is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Southampton is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Coach Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Southampton Central via Oxenholme Lake District and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Southampton?

The distance between Ambleside and Southampton is 304 miles. The road distance is 292.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Ambleside to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Southampton bus from?

Ambleside to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Southampton train from?

Ambleside to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Southampton?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Southampton is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 2m.

Where does the Ambleside to Southampton bus arrive?

Ambleside to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Southampton train arrive?

Ambleside to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Southampton is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Ambleside to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Southampton.

Ambleside to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ambleside to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Staffordtrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 17m
£137–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
12h 2m
£58–136
Drive 290.7 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Southamptoncar 290.7 mi
5h 14m
£71–102
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
5h 40m
£107–236
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 27m
£151–241
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Windermere to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
10h 19m
£138–263
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
7h 15m
£128–295
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 37m
£113–366

Ambleside to Southampton by bus and train

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Distance: 302.6 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Southampton Central via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Stafford in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Coach Station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 2m.

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