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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Ambleside is to bus and train which costs £65 - £130 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Windermere via Moorgate station, London Euston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Basildon to Ambleside?

The distance between Basildon and Ambleside is 300 miles. The road distance is 287.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Basildon to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Ambleside bus from?

Basildon to Ambleside bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Ambleside train from?

Basildon to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Basildon to Ambleside is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Basildon to Ambleside bus arrive?

Basildon to Ambleside bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Basildon to Ambleside train arrive?

Basildon to Ambleside train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oxenholme Lake District station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Ambleside is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Basildon to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3845+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Basildon to Ambleside - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Basildon to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 3m
£107–184
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
10h 19m
£65–125
Drive 286.1 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Amblesidecar 286.1 mi
5h 11m
£71–102
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, line 599 bus
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
4. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus
7h 21m
£114–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
14h 16m
£65–149
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 23m
£144–452
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h
£151–437

Basildon to Ambleside by train, foot, subway, and bus

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.9 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake District hourly. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 14h 16m.

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