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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Ambleside is to line 135 bus and bus and line 555 bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Ambleside is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at Vicarage Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Windermere via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Bury to Ambleside?

The distance between Bury and Ambleside is 82 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Bury to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Ambleside bus from?

Bury to Ambleside bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bury Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Ambleside train from?

Bury to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bury to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Bury to Ambleside is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 135 bus and bus and line 555 bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Bury to Ambleside bus arrive?

Bury to Ambleside bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Bury to Ambleside train arrive?

Bury to Ambleside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Windermere station.

Can I drive from Bury to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Ambleside is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bury to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Bury to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, car, and tram

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
3h 43m
£32–55
Line 135 bus, bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 135
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
6h 20m
£18–33
Train, line 555 bus
1. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
3h 57m
£29–53
Drive 78 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Amblesidecar 78 mi
1h 35m
£19–28
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram Yellow Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£36–71

Bury to Ambleside by bus and train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Windermere 3 times a day. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Interchange to Vicarage Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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