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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Ambleside is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Windermere via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bath to Ambleside?

The distance between Bath and Ambleside is 260 miles. The road distance is 250.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bath to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ambleside bus from?

Bath to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Ambleside train from?

Bath to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Bath to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Bath to Ambleside bus arrive?

Bath to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bath to Ambleside train arrive?

Bath to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Ambleside is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Bath to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 41m
£107–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 34m
£51–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
9h 26m
£55–101
Drive 248.6 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Amblesidecar 248.6 mi
4h 23m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 47m
£126–201

Bath to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 258.8 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Vicarage Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 34m.

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