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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Ambleside is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgwater and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgwater and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater and arriving at Windermere via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Bridgwater to Ambleside?

The distance between Bridgwater and Ambleside is 283 miles. The road distance is 274.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 18m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Bridgwater to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Ambleside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Ambleside train from?

Bridgwater to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bridgwater station.

Train or bus from Bridgwater to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 18m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Bridgwater to Ambleside bus arrive?

Bridgwater to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bridgwater to Ambleside train arrive?

Bridgwater to Ambleside train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Ambleside is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Bridgwater to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3880+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Bridgwater to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bridgwater to Ambleside by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 18m
£117–195
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 375
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain
11h 21m
£57–105
Drive 273.2 mi
1. Drive from Bridgwater to Amblesidecar 273.2 mi
4h 32m
£66–96
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
9h 1m
£118–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 44m
£58–133

Bridgwater to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Vicarage Road via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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