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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ambleside is to train and car ferry which costs £50 - £130 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ambleside is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Vicarage Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ambleside?

The distance between Belfast and Ambleside is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ambleside without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Belfast to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ambleside bus from?

Belfast to Ambleside bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Ambleside bus arrive?

Belfast to Ambleside bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Belfast to Ambleside - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Ambleside by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
5h 48m
£73–183
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
14h 32m
£53–123
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 4m
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
11h 26m
£145–436
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 18m
£65–178
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train, line 599 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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
6h 28m
£71–171
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
13h 44m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Amblesidecar
5h 10m
£66–283

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 269.2 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ambleside. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, take the train to Windermere, walk to Bus Rail Interchange, then take the line 599 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Salutation Hotel via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Waterloo Lane, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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