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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Whitby is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Boyes via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Whitby via Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Whitby?

The distance between Ambleside and Whitby is 206 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Ambleside to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Whitby train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to Whitby?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Whitby is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Ambleside to Whitby bus arrive?

Ambleside to Whitby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Whitby train arrive?

Ambleside to Whitby train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Whitby is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Ambleside to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2174+ hotels available in Whitby.

Ambleside to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, Steam train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain
8h 36m
£77–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
11h 2m
£27–54
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
9h 22m
Drive 114.4 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Whitbycar 114.4 mi
2h 34m
£28–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Keighleytrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
10h 23m
£29–48

Ambleside to Whitby by bus and train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from bus interchange to Whitby via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle, and Middlesbrough in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Boyes via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 2m.

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