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

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

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  1. Train, line 599 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Vicarage Roadbus bus 599 / ...
    2h 51m
    £30–56

  2. Drive 65.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Amblesidecar car 65.7 mi
    1h 26m
    £16–23

  3. Line 152 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    6h 11m

  4. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus bus 555
    3h 26m
    £29–51

Burnley to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Burnley to Ambleside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a bus from St James Street to Vicarage Road via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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