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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Ambleside is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol 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 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Bristol to Ambleside?

The distance between Bristol and Ambleside is 249 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bristol to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ambleside bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Ambleside train from?

Bristol to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Bristol to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 3m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Bristol to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Ambleside is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Bristol to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 3m
£106–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 54m
£51–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain Manchester Victoria - Windermere
7h 22m
£53–96
Drive 242.8 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Amblesidecar 242.8 mi
4h 2m
£59–86
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 34m
£125–192

Bristol to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 247.4 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 54m.

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