What is the cheapest way to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside?

The cheapest way to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside?

The fastest way to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bassenthwaite Lake and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Bassenthwaite Lake station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from junction for Bassenthwaite Lake Station and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside?

The distance between Bassenthwaite Lake and Ambleside is 25 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside without a car?

The best way to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside without a car is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 1h 16m and costs £6.

How long does it take to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside bus from?

Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from junction for Bassenthwaite Lake Station.

Where does the Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside bus arrive?

Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside is 24 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3881+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via bus, and line 555 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 555 bus
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1. Take the bus from junction for Bassenthwaite Lake Station to Bus Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Salutation Hotelbus 555
1h 16m
£6
Drive 23.7 mi
1. Drive from Bassenthwaite Lake to Amblesidecar 23.7 mi
32 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bassenthwaite Lake to Amblesidetaxi 23.7 mi
32 min
£50–65

Bassenthwaite Lake to Ambleside by bus

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Distance: 24.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Bassenthwaite Lake, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from junction for Bassenthwaite Lake Station to Salutation Hotel via Bus Station in around 1h 16m.

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