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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Ambleside is to bus and line 555 bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Ambleside is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at Vicarage Road via Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Buxton to Ambleside?

The distance between Buxton and Ambleside is 112 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Ambleside without a car is to train and line 555 bus which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Buxton to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Ambleside bus from?

Buxton to Ambleside bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Terrace Road station.

Where does the Buxton to Ambleside bus arrive?

Buxton to Ambleside bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Ambleside is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Buxton to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Buxton to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 555 bus
best
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Vicarage Roadbus 555
4h 38m
£41–78
Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
8h
£24–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 45m
£41–72
Drive 111.8 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Amblesidecar 111.8 mi
2h 10m
£28–40

Buxton to Ambleside by train and bus

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4h 38mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 111.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Terrace Road to Vicarage Road via Manchester Airport The Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h.

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