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

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

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    2h 44m
    £26–48

  2. Bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    5h 6m
    £13–20

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    2h 54m
    £25–43

  4. Drive 62.1 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Amblesidecar car 62.1 mi
    1h 11m
    £15–22

Blackburn to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Blackburn to Ambleside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Vicarage Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 6m.

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