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

The cheapest way to get from Banbury to Ambleside is to train and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banbury to Ambleside is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Banbury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Banbury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Parish Church Stand B and arriving at Vicarage Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Banbury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Banbury and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Banbury to Ambleside?

The distance between Banbury and Ambleside is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banbury to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Banbury to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Ambleside bus from?

Banbury to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Parish Church Stand B station.

Where do I catch the Banbury to Ambleside train from?

Banbury to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.

Train or bus from Banbury to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Banbury to Ambleside is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Banbury to Ambleside bus arrive?

Banbury to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.

Where does the Banbury to Ambleside train arrive?

Banbury to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Banbury to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Banbury to Ambleside is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Banbury to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Banbury to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 555 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£83–133
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus Uk030
9h 44m
£44–69
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Banbury to Amblesidecar 203.5 mi
3h 35m
£50–72
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Banbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 5m
£102–160
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Parish Church Stand B to Transport Museumbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
10h 2m
£49–103

Banbury to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Banbury to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Banbury to Vicarage Road via Leamington Spa, Parish Church Stand B, Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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