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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Ambleside is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Ayr to Ambleside?

The distance between Ayr and Ambleside is 208 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ayr to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ambleside bus from?

Ayr to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Ambleside train from?

Ayr to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Ayr to Ambleside is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Ayr to Ambleside bus arrive?

Ayr to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Ambleside train arrive?

Ayr to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Ambleside is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Ayr to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Ayr to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 37m
£75–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 22m
£29–52
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
5h 50m
£48–92
Drive 130.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Amblesidecar 130.6 mi
2h 35m
£32–46

Ayr to Ambleside by train and bus

112Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Vicarage Road via Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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