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How to get fromCardiff to Amblesideby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Ambleside by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 30m
    £92–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    9h 29m
    £51–114

  3. Drive 242.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Amblesidecar car 242.7 mi
    4h 57m
    £60–86

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    8h 8m
    £90–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Windermeretrain train
    7h 57m
    £102–162

  6. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    7h 43m
    £107–246

Cardiff to Ambleside by train and bus

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Vicarage Road via Crewe, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Vicarage Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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