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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Ambleside is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Windermere via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Ambleside?

The distance between Barnsley and Ambleside is 145 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Barnsley to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ambleside bus from?

Barnsley to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Ambleside train from?

Barnsley to Ambleside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Ambleside is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Barnsley to Ambleside bus arrive?

Barnsley to Ambleside bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Carlisle station.

Where does the Barnsley to Ambleside train arrive?

Barnsley to Ambleside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Ambleside is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Barnsley to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£53–112
Drive 99.1 mi
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1. Drive from Barnsley to Amblesidecar 99.1 mi
2h 18m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 18m
£31–51
Train, bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
6h 2m
£42–71

Barnsley to Ambleside by train and bus

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Vicarage Road via Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlisle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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