What is the cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction?

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Watford Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Watford Junction station. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Watford Junction station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Watford Junction?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Watford Junction. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Watford Junction via Oxenholme Lake District and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Watford Junction?

The distance between Ambleside and Watford Junction is 282 miles. The road distance is 256.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ambleside to Watford Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction without a car is to train via London Euston which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Watford Junction bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Watford Junction train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Watford Junction?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction is to train via London Euston which takes 5h 13m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Ambleside to Watford Junction bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to Watford Junction train arrive?

Ambleside to Watford Junction train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Watford Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Watford Junction is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Ambleside to Watford Junction.

Where can I stay near Watford Junction?

There are 21534+ hotels available in Watford Junction.

Ambleside to Watford Junction - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ambleside to Watford Junction by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London Euston
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 13m
£102–201
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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
10h 53m
£54–126
Drive 255.3 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Watford Junctioncar 255.3 mi
4h 20m
£62–90
Train, fly
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
6h 30m
£91–311
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Watford Junctiontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 15m
£91–146
Line 555 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Bletchleytrain
4. Take the train from Bletchley to Watford Junctiontrain
8h 42m
£81–161

Ambleside to Watford Junction by bus and train

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Distance: 280.2 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Watford Junction, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Watford Junction station via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 10h 53m.

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