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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Windermere via Manchester Piccadilly and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ambleside?

The distance between Birmingham and Ambleside is 160 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Birmingham to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ambleside bus from?

Birmingham to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ambleside train from?

Birmingham to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which takes 6h 54m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Birmingham to Ambleside bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.

Where does the Birmingham to Ambleside train arrive?

Birmingham to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Ambleside is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Birmingham to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Birmingham to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 57m
£58–91
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
6h 54m
£34–72
Drive 160.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Amblesidecar 160.7 mi
2h 45m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m
£65–128

Birmingham to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 159.1 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Vicarage Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 4h 52m.

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