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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ambleside is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Windermere via Crewe and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ambleside?

The distance between Cardiff and Ambleside is 245 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cardiff to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ambleside bus from?

Cardiff to Ambleside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ambleside train from?

Cardiff to Ambleside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ambleside is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ambleside bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Ambleside train arrive?

Cardiff to Ambleside train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ambleside is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Cardiff to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3861+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Cardiff to Ambleside - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 28m
£82–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
11h 13m
£59–91
Drive 242.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Amblesidecar 242.7 mi
4h 57m
£61–88
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m
£83–143
Train via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
7h 10m
£86–142

Cardiff to Ambleside by train and bus

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Distance: 243.7 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ambleside, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to bus interchange via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Windermere, and Bus Rail Interchange in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Salutation Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 13m.

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