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How to get fromBarnstaple to Amblesideby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    9h 11m
    £163–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    13h 59m
    £70–161

  3. Drive 331.3 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Amblesidecar car 331.3 mi
    5h 31m
    £81–117

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 34m
    £130–257

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    12h 19m
    £163–314

Barnstaple to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Vicarage Road via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 59m.

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