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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Ambleside is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Ambleside is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Ambleside?

The distance between Bournemouth and Ambleside is 333 miles. The road distance is 304.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 53m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Bournemouth to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ambleside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Ambleside train from?

Bournemouth to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 53m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ambleside bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Ambleside train arrive?

Bournemouth to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Ambleside is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Bournemouth to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Bournemouth to Ambleside - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 53m
£152–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
12h 52m
£73–173
Drive 302.5 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Amblesidecar 302.5 mi
5h 31m
£74–107
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
6h 22m
£120–261
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
8h 15m
£173–258
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 19m
£171–256
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 38m
£109–353
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 29m
£140–325
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 45m
£109–367

Bournemouth to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.3 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Vicarage Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 52m.

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