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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to York is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to York is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and York?

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

How far is it from Ambleside to York?

The distance between Ambleside and York is 142 miles. The road distance is 98.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to York without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £50 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ambleside to York train from?

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

Train or bus from Ambleside to York?

The best way to get from Ambleside to York is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Ambleside to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ambleside to York train arrive?

Ambleside to York train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to York is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Ambleside to York.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1982+ hotels available in York.

Ambleside to York - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to York. However, there are services departing from Salutation Hotel and arriving at Micklegate via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to York by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York
5h 13m
£51–105
Drive 98.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambleside to Yorkcar 98.4 mi
2h 10m
£24–35
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
7h 51m
£27–55
Steam train
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain The Scarborough Spa Express
6h 4m

Ambleside to York by bus and train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.3 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from bus interchange to York via Thwaite Lane, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Preston in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salutation Hotel to Micklegate via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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