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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Abingdon Street and arriving at Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Ambleside?

The distance between Blackpool and Ambleside is 73 miles. The road distance is 59.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 599 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Blackpool to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Ambleside bus from?

Blackpool to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Abingdon Street station.

Where does the Blackpool to Ambleside bus arrive?

Blackpool to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Ambleside is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Blackpool to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Blackpool to Ambleside - 3 ways to travel via train, line 599 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Blackpool to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 599 bus
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus 599 / ...
2h 37m
£27–52
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 32m
£9
Drive 59.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Amblesidecar 59.1 mi
1h 16m
£15–21

Blackpool to Ambleside by train and bus

112Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Vicarage Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 32m.

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