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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Whitehaven is to line 555 bus and bus and line 600 bus which costs £8 - £10 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Whitehaven?

The distance between Ambleside and Whitehaven is 46 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Whitehaven without a car is to line 555 bus and bus and line 600 bus which takes 2h 32m and costs £8 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Ambleside to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Whitehaven bus from?

Ambleside to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Vicarage Road station.

Where does the Ambleside to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Ambleside to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Whitehaven is 35 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Ambleside to Whitehaven.

Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 616+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Ambleside to Whitehaven - 3 ways to travel via line 555 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ambleside to Whitehaven by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 555 bus, bus, line 600 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Duke Streetbus 600
2h 32m
£8–10
Drive 34.8 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Whitehavencar 34.8 mi
52 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Whitehaventaxi 34.8 mi
52 min
£70–90

Ambleside to Whitehaven by bus

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 45.4 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Duke Street via Bus Station and Main Street in around 2h 32m.

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