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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Thirsk is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Thirsk is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Market Place via Blackhall Road, Post Office, Penn Lane and County Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Thirsk?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Thirsk. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Thirsk via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Thirsk?

The distance between Ambleside and Thirsk is 177 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Thirsk without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Ambleside to Thirsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Thirsk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Thirsk train from?

Ambleside to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Thirsk?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Thirsk is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Ambleside to Thirsk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Thirsk train arrive?

Ambleside to Thirsk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Thirsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Thirsk is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Ambleside to Thirsk.

Where can I stay near Thirsk?

There are 684+ hotels available in Thirsk.

Ambleside to Thirsk - 5 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thirsktrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
5h 49m
£62–116
Drive 79.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Thirskcar 79.6 mi
1h 49m
£20–28
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Salutation Hotel to Blackhall Roadbus 555
2. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Post Officebus S1
3. Take the bus from Post Office to Dales Countryside Museumbus S3
4. Take the bus from Penn Lane to Northallerton Stationbus 856
5. Take the bus from County Hall to Market Placebus M5
7h 27m
Line 555 bus, train
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 Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Thirsktrain
5h 58m
£48–80
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
2. Take the bus from Station Avenue to Market Placebus 30X / ...
7h 41m

Ambleside to Thirsk by bus and train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.1 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Thirsk via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Market Place via Blackhall Road, Post Office, Dales Countryside Museum, Penn Lane, and County Hall in around 7h 27m.

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