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

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

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  1. Train, line 555 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bucknell to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    5h 55m
    £60–102

  2. Drive 167 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bucknell to Amblesidecar car 167 mi
    3h 21m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Compasses Inn to Bus Stationbus bus 435
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 47m

  4. Train, line 555 bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Bucknell to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    6h 19m
    £67–125

Bucknell to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Bucknell, Shropshire, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

There is no direct connection from Bucknell to Ambleside. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Oxenholme Lake District, walk to Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 555 bus to Vicarage Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Vicarage Road via Assembly Rooms Shelter, Compasses Inn, Bus Station, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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