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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Ambleside is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Windermere via Birmingham New Street and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Ambleside?

The distance between Cambridge and Ambleside is 296 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ambleside without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 24m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Cambridge to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ambleside bus from?

Cambridge to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Ambleside train from?

Cambridge to Ambleside train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Ambleside is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 24m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Cambridge to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Ambleside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Ambleside is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Cambridge to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3886+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 24m
£132–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
11h 9m
£56–128
Drive 229.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Amblesidecar 229.6 mi
4h 21m
£56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
8h 31m
£121–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
8h 40m

Cambridge to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.4 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Vicarage Road via Birmingham New Street, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Vicarage Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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