What is the cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside is to bus and line 6 bus and line 599 bus which costs £9 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Barrow in Furness and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Vicarage Road via Kiosk and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside?

The distance between Barrow in Furness and Ambleside is 32 miles. The road distance is 31 miles.

How do I travel from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside without a car is to bus and line 6 bus and line 599 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs £9.

How long does it take to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrow in Furness to Ambleside bus from?

Barrow in Furness to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Town Hall station.

Where does the Barrow in Furness to Ambleside bus arrive?

Barrow in Furness to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at St Mary's Church station.

Can I drive from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Ambleside is 31 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Barrow in Furness to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Ambleside by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 6 bus, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to St Mary's Churchbus 6A / ...
2. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bus Rail Interchangebus 6
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
2h 37m
£9
Drive 30.8 mi
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1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Amblesidecar 30.8 mi
47 min
£8–11
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Loughrigg Avenuebus 505 / ...
2h 58m
£27–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barrow in Furness to Amblesidetaxi 30.8 mi
47 min
£65–80

Barrow in Furness to Ambleside by bus

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Distance: 32.3 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Vicarage Road via Kiosk and Bus Rail Interchange in around 2h 37m.

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