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How to get fromBedford to Amblesideby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus bus X5
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    5h 59m
    £59–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 53m
    £48–106

  3. Drive 231.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bedford to Amblesidecar car 231.8 mi
    4h 4m
    £56–81

  4. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Central stationbus bus C1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 26m
    £80–145

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train
    7h 50m
    £112–190

Bedford to Ambleside by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Vicarage Road via Kettering, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 50m.

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