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

The cheapest way to get from Cark to Ambleside is to line 530 bus and line 555 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cark to Ambleside is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Cark and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Cark to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Engine Inn and arriving at bus interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Cark to Ambleside?

The distance between Cark and Ambleside is 34 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cark to Ambleside without a car is to line 530 bus and line 555 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs £6.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Cark to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cark to Ambleside bus from?

Cark to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Engine Inn station.

Where does the Cark to Ambleside bus arrive?

Cark to Ambleside bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cark to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Cark to Ambleside is 21 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Cark to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3795+ hotels available in Ambleside.

Cark to Ambleside - 4 ways to travel via train, line 530 bus, and line 555 bus

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

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Line 530 bus, line 555 bus
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1. Take the bus from Engine Inn to Bus Stationbus 530
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus 555 / ...
2h 20m
£6
Train, line 599 bus
1. Take the train from Cark & Cartmel to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to bus interchangebus 599 / ...
2h 32m
£17–34
Drive 21.3 mi
1. Drive from Cark to Amblesidecar 21.3 mi
33 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cark to Amblesidetaxi 21.3 mi
33 min
£95–120

Cark to Ambleside by bus

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Distance: 33.5 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Engine Inn to bus interchange via Bus Station in around 2h 20m.

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